Kelowna: Jobs In Demand

Jump start your career in two months or less with Jobs in Demand. Our Kelowna program includes Child Care, Security, Construction, Office Administration or other industry of your choosing! Get the certifications and training you need to start working in these high demand industries right here in the city. Our team will also connect you with employers and provide you with one-on-one job search support to set you up for success!

We acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Sylix Okanagan Nation; we extend thanks, honor and respect to our hosts.

About the Kelowna Jobs in Demand Program for Young Adults

Experience Jobs in Demand for Young Adults, a FREE 8-week interactive skills training program designed to empower unemployed job seekers aged 18-29 with the tools to secure employment. It’s a hands-on training program where you’ll participate in group workshops and receive individual support to help you become job-ready. You’ll learn about different industries that are in high demand, earn important certifications, connect with potential employers, and receive guidance from our experienced team. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and connect with other young adults who are on a similar journey.

Upon completion of this program, participants will develop:

Industry specific soft and essential skills training for the workplace
Personalized plan to support career success
Employability Skills training: Resume, Cover letter development, Networking and Marketing skills
Occupational Skills Training Certificates (i.e. First Aid, WHMIS, NVCI, Food Safe, SuperHost, etc.)
Understanding of the labour market and personal career exploration

We help you connect with local employers and support you the entire way to employment.

The program does not focus on one specific industry. You explore which industries you are interested in and we provide you with the best possible range of certificate training to match your interests.

Eligibility.

Want to know if the Jobs In Demand Program is for you? Go through the checklist to find out.

You are legally able to work in Canada
You are unemployed or precariously employed (casual, temporary or unstable employment)
You are not a full-time student
You are aged 18-29

Client Spotlight.

Mike’s Story

Mike completed Open Door Group's Job in Demand Program in the winter of 2020. With hopes of doing a career change, Mike came to WorkBC Kamloops to do some career exploration. He worked with Colleen,...

Ashley’s Story

After years working in the fast food industry, Ashley felt undervalued and unappreciated. She reached a breaking point and spontaneously quit, but was then unsure about which industry to turn to. In...

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KAL TIRE

A Canadian company with 250 locations across Canada, Kal Tire has been working with our Kamloops team to meet their recruitment needs for several years. As a business, Kal Tire experiences spikes of seasonal demand as local residents switch from winter tires to summer tires and back, so much of their hiring is seasonal.

We work with them to help them find the right candidates for their business philosophy: individuals who are bondable, physically able to do the job, have great customer services skills, and have the flexibility to work long hours from time to time. Because Kal Tire is focused on hiring staff who have the right skills and the right attitude, and willing to train on the job, we have also been able to help them leverage our services to create opportunities for diverse candidates while meeting their HR objectives.

Since the beginning of our partnership, we have been able to match Kal Tire with 7-8 candidates to fill seasonal positions. Some of the top candidates have gone on to be hired into full time positions where they continue to contribute to the company today.