Career Link's Blog
Work in the marine industry! The three-week Employment Skills Access Marine Operator Training Program kicks off at Vancouver Island University(VIU)'s Powell River campus on (new dates!) May 21, 2013, with one week of foundation training that will refresh the participant’s knowledge in communication skills, working with others (partners/ teams / leadership), computer skills, numeracy, and... Continue Reading →
No Job for a Woman - film review by Susan Biagi This film documents the lives of three female war correspondents who forever changed the way war was reported in the media. As a former reporter, and as a career practitioner, I was fascinated by how their struggles forever freed women from the “women’s pages” of... Continue Reading →
May 7 - June 28, 2013 Employment Skills Access: WorkStart Essentials: Retail & Hospitality at the Powell River Campus of Vancouver Island University (VIU) View full brochure here. The Program is designed to assist unemployed individuals upgrade their essential skills, and acquire communication, thinking, problem solving, and sector specific skills for entry level employment in the Retail and Hospitality industry.... Continue Reading →
This year on February 11th British Columbians will celebrate our first official holiday dedicated to families – B.C. Family Day. We all know B.C. is an incredible place to live – and setting aside a day for families to spend together is an important way we can help keep them strong. It’s also the ideal... Continue Reading →
