It鈥檚 no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has hit Canadians hard. Some who may have had a flourishing career are out of work, or their job just isn鈥檛 meeting their standards anymore.
But just because the country is finding its way through the new normal doesn鈥檛 mean that there aren鈥檛 opportunities available.
If you took time to study or brush up on your skills during the lockdown or you鈥檙e just ready to make a change and feel revitalized, Black Press Media has you covered.
A is taking place in the Okanagan from March 1 to 5, 2021.
This virtual event will showcase an array of career and educational opportunities that just might be what you鈥檙e looking for.
Jennifer Wood, Back Press Media events coordinator, says attendees can expect a number of organizations participating at the event, which shows that there鈥檚 a flourishing job market in the Okanagan. The diversity of the employers is also one of the reasons a career event is needed, and Black Press Media is happy to host an event that matches job seekers with employers.
鈥淲e really bring together so much opportunity to the comfort of your own home 鈥� when it comes time to seek employment or education, people can see so many options in one place,鈥� Wood says. 鈥淲e also have a wide range of employers ready to hire and they find it a valuable experience to meet potential employees who would be a great fit for their company.鈥�
- So much to explore: Discover more than 30 career and education possibilities at any one of 10 Black Press Media virtual career and post-secondary education events hosted around the province, from Vancouver Island to the Kootenays. Attendees can expect to meet representatives from post-secondary institutions such as Okanagan College, Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy and more, plus businesses of all sizes 鈥� BC Corrections, Interior Health, Community Living, Work BC locations, Securiguard and so many more!
- So much to learn: A virtual career and education event is an educational experience all on its own. You can join from any device or web browser and interact with employers and representatives of educational institutes in live time. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and discover what the company or institution has to offer.
- Building connections: Over the next decade, B.C.鈥檚 Labour Market Outlook anticipates more than 861,000 job openings, three-quarters of which will require some post-secondary education or training. Black Press Media鈥檚 virtual career and post-secondary education event will connect job seekers with educational institutions and employers to ensure they will find the resources they need to make their career dreams a reality.
- Employer resources: With those kinds of numbers, the Black Press Virtual Career and Post-Secondary Education events are just as vital for employers 鈥� it will provide an opportunity to focus on potential job seekers and see how many people are searching for employment in their field. Plus through the event companies will have the ability to host throughout the entire Okanagan.
- The best part: It鈥檚 FREE to register! The Okanagan Virtual Career and Post-Secondary Education Event is free and easy to register when you visit .
Learn more about the Okanagan Career and Post-Secondary Education Event at our , email events@blackpress.ca or call 1-855-678-7833.