Update: Jan. 22, 2018 The finalists for the Small business BC Awards have been announced! Congratulations to the tourism and hospitality small businesses who made the list in their respective categories! Rising Knead Bakery – Whistler – Premier’s People’s Choice BikeHike Adventures – Vancouver – Best Company Island Lake Lodge – Fernie – Best Employer … Read More

The Get Youth Working Program is now accepting funding applications from employers in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector. The Program, funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada-British Columbia Job Fund, offers employers a $2,800 wage subsidy to hire and train eligible youth 15 to 29 years of age. The funding helps BC Youth … Read More

Looking to employ a student? Funding is now available for the 2018 Canada Summer Jobs! Canada Summer Jobs provides funding to help employers create summer job opportunities for young people aged 15 to 30 years, who are full-time students intending to return to their studies in the next school year. Not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and … Read More

Programs to train cooks, chefs and bakers are now eligible under the B.C. Access Grant for Labour Market Priorities. Program eligibility under the B.C. Completion Grant and the B.C. Loan Forgiveness Grant has also expanded. “Student aid grants encourage students to study in-demand programs, including the culinary arts, and pursue occupations in under-served or designated … Read More