Employer & Industry Opportunities

Click above to view the Employer Trade Rocks Video

How can Northern Opportunities benefit my company?

• Access to a local labour pool with core competencies required for skilled employment
• Training aligned with industry standards and expectations
• “Trained in the North for the North”

How can I access a skilled workforce?

For the programs presently available in this region, click on “The Programs”  link in the menu above.

Contact us

• Make arrangements with the post-secondary institutions to speak with program graduates.
• Come and talk to the graduates at the “trades fair”
• Promote opportunities in your industry within the schools
• Tap non-traditional talent pools – Check the benefits of hiring First Nations employees
• Add your organization to our online employer directory

What resources are available to employers?

• Get referrals for potential employees
• Contact Pam Eales at peales@nlc.bc.ca or the T.R.A.D.E.S. office for apprenticeship support.
• State your expectations through the Employers’ Steering Groups
• Find out how to make work experience work for you?  download “Northern Opportunities Resource Manual Employers“
• Get the latest Industry Training Authority news at www.itabc.ca

Plan for the future

• The entire Northern Opportunities program came about because of a partnership with industry. You are an important part of the process.
• Train a workforce to meet your specific needs. Invest in youth and gain benefits for both your company and our communities.
• Youth bring fresh ideas, energy and enthusiasm to the workplace. Youth are your opportunity to develop long term, skilled and effective employees.
• Failure to act might mean missed investment opportunities and reduced productivity if you cannot find the skilled workforce that you need.
• Contact us if you have a suggestion or any training needs.

Interested in getting involved? This is how you can help:

• Participate on a steering committee or program advisory committee
• Provide input into the curriculum
• Offer opportunities for job shadowing, work experience and mentorship
• Invest in apprentices
• Facilitate career information, industry speakers, and site tours
• Assist with training by opening your worksite to students and instructors
• Provide equipment, tools and training resources
• Make financial contributions to specific projects to expand pathway options
• Promote skilled careers as first choice career options
• For further information, Contact us.

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