OTDC (Okanagan Training and Dev. Corp)
North Okanagan Employment Services is a program designed to increase the employability and employment rate of First Nations people in the North Okanagan area.
Services are delivered in a safe, supportive environment and include: employment counselling, training and education opportunities, life skills, advocacy, career exploration, resume/cover letter writing, support groups and community referrals.
We are passionate about supporting people in creating opportunities so that they can reach their personal goals and dreams. Let us help you to prepare for your Employment journey!
We provide the following services:
Pre employment
- Barriers to employment
- Life skills
- Cultural awareness and pride
- Literacy issues
- Career assessment
Employment Skills
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Positive attitude
- Responsibility
- Adaptability
- Working with others
Education/Training
- Short term training for certificates such as Food Safe, H2S Alive, First Aid, etc
- Upgrading
- Trades Training
- Post Secondary education
- Funding options
Employment Opportunity
- Resume Writing
- Computer lab / Job Search
- Interview skills
- Labour Market Research
- Work Place Training
- Referral for Self Employment
- Support and follow up
Other Services
- Employment counselling
- Support and Encouragement
- Advocacy
- Computer/internet
- Phone/Fax
- Job Board
- Message Board
- Resource centre
- Drop-in Services
- Referral
2904 – 29th Ave
Vernon, BC V1T 1Y7
Phone: (250)241-8407
Fax: (250)542-3707
Email: cjenner@otdc.org
Funded by OTDC & Service Canada
For more information on our programs visit us at www.otdc.org.
