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Outreach Employment Services is a unit of Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services. Our Job Seeker Resources page is designed to help you access the latest information on ...
Job Leads Education and Training Employment Support Programs Business and Entrepreneurial interests, and making Career Decisions. It also links to useful information for writing Resumes & Cover Letters and preparing for Interviews. Mentoring is another topic with resources. On the left sidebar are some useful Reference Links.

Special attention has been given to Youth and Career areas. In many areas there is more than one resource site to choose from. Find one that suits your needs! We hope to provide a 'one stop shop' for choosing careers, finding training, and getting a job! You may also want to check out our general list of Job Seeker Services and Resources.

Web Links Menu Click Notes for Link Information

BC & Other Job Search Links
  Guide to BC Economy & Labour Market Notes
  Arrow Lakes News Employment Classifieds Notes
  Kootenay Jobs.com Notes
  BCjobs.NET Notes
  Construction Job Centre Notes
  British Columbia Newspapers Notes
  BC Yellow Pages Notes
  BC Agricultural Labour Pool Notes
  BC Ministry of Forests Notes
  Sun/Province Career Click Notes
  BC Government Postings Notes
  Federal PSC Postings for BC Notes
  Workopolis Notes
  SkillNet.ca Notes
  Monster Job Board Notes
  Electronic Labour Exchange Notes
  Career Builder Notes
  Canada Jobs Notes
  Canadian Business Directory Notes
  CUSO Notes
  Economic and Labour Market Information
  Kootenay Labour Market Info
  Kootenay Industry Trends & Info
  Business Council of British Columbia Notes
  Labour Market Information Handbook Notes
  Making Career Sense of Lab Mkt Info Notes
  HRDC Labour Market Information Service Notes

West Kootenay Service Providers
  Ashland Training Centre - Castlegar
  Golden Employment Services - Golden
  Career Development Services - Nelson
  Revelstoke Comm. Career & Emplymt - Revelstoke
  Greater Trail Community Skills Centre - Trail

Employment Support Programs
General
  Kootenay Experienced Worker Program
  Wage Subsidy
  Skills Development
  Training Works
Student & Youth
  Student Summer Job Action
    Summer Career Placements
    Student Business Loans
    Partners in Promoting Summer Employment
    HRDC Offices for Students
Major West Kootenay Employers
  Pacific Insight Electronics Corp.
  Selkirk College
  TeckCominco
Youth Employment Links
  'Scratch' Job Resource Links Notes
  Nelson & District Youth Centre - NDYC Notes
  Youth Entrepreneur Program (YEP) Notes
  HRDC Youth Initiatives Notes
  Job Bus Canada Notes
  Youth Employment Information Notes
  Work Info Net Notes
  Work Web Notes
  BC Tourism Notes
  BC Summer Jobs Notes
  Job Bank Student Job Listings Notes

Career Search Links
  NOC Career Handbook Notes
  Work Futures - BC Job Outlook Notes
  Job Futures - National Job Outlook Notes
  eGuide Career Resources Links Notes
  Blueprint Notes
  What's Key Notes
  Canadian Career Development Foundation Notes
  Career Paths Online Notes
  Canadian Careers Notes
  Work Search Notes
  The Job Hunter's Bible Notes
  The Riley Guide Notes
  Job Profiles Notes
  Education & Career Fair (Poster) Notes
  Canada Career Consortium Notes

Help Us to Help You!
If you know of a site worth including, send us the address. We'll consider adding a link! outreach@columbiacable.net

Education & Training Links
  Apprenticeship in BC Notes
  Women in Trades & Technology Notes
  Petroleum Industry Training Service Notes
  Heavy Equipment Training Links Notes
  School Finder Notes
  Opening Doors Notes
  Can Learn Interactive Notes
  Telecampus Notes
  National Association Of Career Colleges Notes
  CCI Learning Solutions Inc. Notes
  Private Post-Sec Ed Comm BC Notes
  Student Awards Notes
  Student Budgeting Help Notes

Business & Entrepreneurial Links
  BC Onestop Business Services (Bus. Reg.) Notes
  Community Futures Development Corp. Notes
  Community Futures Business Links Notes
  Business Gateway Notes
  Business Plans - Examples Notes
  BC Business Service Centre Notes
  Youth Entreneur Program (YEP) Notes
  Canadian Youth Business Foundation Notes
  Women Entrepreneurs of Canada Notes
  Guide to Buying a Business in Canada Notes
  EnterWeb Notes
  EntreWorld Notes
  Canada Business Service Centers Notes
  Online Small Business Workshop Notes
  Strategis-Business Support Notes
  Strategis-Starting a Small Business Notes
  Business Development Bank of Canada Notes
  Minding Your Own Business Notes
  Calmeadow Notes
  Self Employment Development Initiatives Notes

Resume Resource Links
  HRDC - Successful Resumes Notes
  "Damn Good Resume" Site Notes
  JobStar Notes
  Jobweb - Resumes & Interviews Notes
Mentoring Resource Links
  Corporate Mentoring Solutions Inc. Notes
  Mentors Peer Resources Notes
  Canadian Youth Business Fdn - Mentoring Notes
  National Mentoring Partnership (US) Notes

Outreach Employ ment Services

Box 100 205-6th Ave. N.W. Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0
PHONE: (250) 265-3318 FAX: (250) 265-3378
8:30am to 4:30pm Mon-Fri (Closed for lunch) 317 6th Avenue, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0
PHONE: (250) 358-2433 FAX: (250) 358-2473
9:30am to 3:30pm Tues & Thur (Closed at lunch)

NOTES ON BC JOB SEARCH LINKS

Guide to BC Economy & Labour Market
If you're planning to work in British Columbia, you need to know what kinds of jobs are available in the province, which industries are hiring new workers, and where you're likely to find an employer who needs someone with your skills and abilities. One way to do your research is to find out more about how BC's economy is structured, which industries employ the most people, how the economy has been changing, and how it's expected to change in the future.
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Arrow Lakes News Employment Classifieds
This link takes you to locally advertised employment, career, and help wanted advertisements.
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Kootenay Jobs.com
KootenayJobs.com is the premier resource for employment and recruiting information in the Kootenay Region of British Columbia, Canada. This site has links for similar ones for the Okanagan and Thompson areas of BC.
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BCjobs.NET
BCjobs.NET was launched on February 12, 2001, with one goal in mind: to become the premier online recruitment centre in British Columbia. The idea of building BCjobs.NET originated when we realized that there were not any websites that were focused on recruitment in BC while targeting all industries.

We strive to be different from all others. We are 100% focused on recruitment in BC for all industries. We are not trying to be the biggest - - just the best. In this regard, we believe we present a unique and sustainable value to employers and job seekers. Unique because we have targeted job seekers who really want to work in BC, and for them, we only allow job postings in BC. Sustainable because we will continually push to attract quality jobs and job seekers, and wherever these exist is where we will go for recruitment.
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Construction Job Centre
The " Construction Job Centre" is a recruitment and job seeking assistance service for both employers and those seeking employment. Assisting construction employers with their human resource recruitment needs and helping people secure a career in construction.

The "Construction Job Centre" recruitment service registers people who are seeking employment in the construction industry, from entry level to experienced workers or professionals.

The "Construction Job Centre" uses a industry customized database to match the job seekers interest and abilities with the needs of the employers job requirements.
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HRDC Job Bank
The HRDC Job Bank displays hundreds of jobs, including a separate listing for students. You can select specific areas within each province or search the whole province at once. Job listings are updated continuously. This is probably the most-accessed job site in Canada.
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Revelstoke Job Board
The Revelstoke Job Board displays local jobs that are posted continuously by the Revelstoke Community Skills Centre.
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Golden Employment Services
Golden Employment Services displays jobs within the Golden area. Their site is similar in scope to that of the Revelstoke Community Skills Centre.
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British Columbia Newspapers
This site provides links to online newspapers in BC. Many of the papers display their Help Wanted Classifieds.
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BC Yellow Pages
Use this excellent resource to get lists of businesses by type. Then you can make direct calls to employers and enquire about employment possibilities.
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BC Agricultural Labour Pool
The BC Agricultural Labour Pool receives and posts up-to-date job from across Canada. Most (but not all) jobs are in the Fraser Valley.
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BC Ministry of Forests Job Postings
This is the BC Forest Ministry's Human Resources site. Use their search facility to find opportunities throughout the province.
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Career Click
The "Career Click" job postings contain all jobs advertised in the Southam chain of newspapers, including the Vancouver Sun and Vancouver Province newspapers. Very searchable.
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BC Government Postings
This link takes you to the BC Government Postings that are Out-of-Service positions, for which the general public can apply.
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Federal Government Postings
Federal Government Postings, like the provincial postings site offers Out-of-Service jobs, but across Canada.
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Workopolis
This is a Canada wide job posting service similar to the Monster Job Board. Looks like a good resource if you are looking for non-local job postings.
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SkillNet.ca
SkillNet.ca is a network of on-line services, designed and developed in partnership with industry sector councils, associations, government organizations and the private sector to meet the needs of specific groups or industry sectors.

SkillNet.ca services and tools help Canadian employers and job seekers use the Internet for recruitment, career, labour information and learning. Whether you're a job seekers looking for work or an employer searching for the perfect candidate, SkillNet.ca can help.
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Monster Job Board
This is a Canada wide job posting service. Jobs listed here tend to be of "higher end" variety.
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Electronic Labour Exchange
The Electronic Labour Exchange matches jobs to people and people to jobs. On the site you can build a skill profile based upon your education and work experience and submit the information for possible job matches. Employers can use the site to find potential employees who have the skills they need.
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Career Builder
Career Builder is one of the most important online employment services in North America. Thousands of job offers are listed, from Canada, the US, and around the world. You can use this site to submit online resumes to potential employers. Career Builder has a notification service that will inform you, via e-mail, when a job that matches your qualifications is added to the site.
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Canada Jobs
This impressive directory collects all the Canadian job postings available on the Internet. If it has an URL, is Canadian, and contains job offers, it's here: newsgroups, specialized web sites, and corporate sites are just a few of the resources available. A few interesting international resources are also included. Local job lists are available for specific cities including Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver, with more cities to be added in the future. Job seekers who are looking for job listings specific to a field of employment will find this site very useful.
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Canadian Business Directory
The Canadian Business Directory is exactly that. It is a great tool for finding potential employers. Click on the province and then on a category - multimedia, for example - and you will get a list of businesses in that field. Very easy to use.
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CUSO
CUSO is a Canadian organization which supports alliances for global social justice. We work with people striving for freedom, gender and racial equality, self-determination and cultural survival. We achieve our goals by sharing information, human and material resources, and by promoting policies for developing global sustainability.

Since 1961,CUSO has supported thousands of development projects around the world, mainly through its international volunteer sending program. More than 12,000 volunteers, or 'cooperants', have donated their skills and expertise overseas since CUSO first began operating over 40 years ago.

In you are interested in a CUSO cooperant placement in Africa, Asia, the South Pacific, Latin America, or the Caribbean, please visit our site at www.cuso.org
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NOTES ON YOUTH EMPLOYMENT LINKS

'Scratch' Job Resource Links
A newer resource site catering to youth in the Columbia Basin.
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Nelson & District Youth Centre - NDYC
This is a very comprehensive resource site for West Kootenay youth. Kinda hip too!
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Youth Entrepreneur Program (YEP)
In the Youth Entrepreneur Program (YEP) you will explore your entrepreneurial skills, define your personal and business vision and goals - and start your business. You will research current trends as well as be introduced to the key components of a well-developed business plan.
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Youth Options BC
Youth Options BC was the provincial government's comprehensive initiative providing youth employment opportunities, access to post-secondary education, and a voice for BC's youth. It was disbanded in January of 2002.
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HRDC Youth Initiatives
HRDC Youth Initiatives includes information on funding for:
* community service projects
* internships for work experience
* summer employment (wage subsidies, business loans, work search)
* labour market information oriented toward youth
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Job Bus Canada
The Job Bus strives to be the starting point for anyone looking for work in Canada. The information and links sections are updated constantly and the resources on the site will help prepare you for the job search. Articles by employers and career industry experts will give you tips on finding that perfect job.
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Youth Employment Information
The Youth Employment Information is an initiative of the Youth Employment Strategy of the Government of Canada and offers a network of information on the employment world, preparing youth for careers, training, education, and job-offers.
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Work Info Net
Work Info Net is the source of work for Youth 15 to29, in BC. It is a huge site, sponsored by both the federal and provincial governments.
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Work Web
Work Web is designed to help students and graduates find work. It provides profiles of companies, assistance in preparing a resume, and job search tips.
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BC Tourism
Look to this site for information on tourism related jobs.
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BC Summer Jobs
BC Summer Jobs includes listings from across the province.
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Job Bank Student Job Listings
Job Bank student jobs right across the country.
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NOTES ON CAREER SEARCH LINKS

NOC Career Handbook
Look here for detailed information on each of the specific codes for the NOC (National Occupational Classification).
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eGuide Career Resources Links
This site offers a multitude of categorized links, all with a career related focus.
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Work Futures
Work Futures is designed for students and counsellors as well as for people interested in changing careers or re-entering the labour market. Representatives of industry, labour, governments and education have offered their special perspectives. The result is a comprehensive view of present and future labour market conditions.
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Job Futures
Job Futures provides employment facts and information about trends in today's labour market. It also predicts how labour market conditions and employment prospects will change over the next decade. This self-help guide classifies all the work done in the province into 190 occupational profiles and 10 major groups.
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Blueprint
The Blueprint for Life/Work Designs grew out of the understanding of the need for a coherent conceptual framework for career development in Canada. Career development is now viewed as complex and multidimensional, involving growing through life and work-an interweaving of learning, experiencing, living, working, changing, and identifying and discovering pathways. Thus career development can be seen as the creation of an individual's life/work designs.
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What's Key
What's Key in Labour Market Information in BC is a catalogue of selected information resources for British Columbia career practitioners, young people and adult job-seekers. This website and the companion brochure were designed to steer users toward an array of selected career, learning and labour market information sources and tools, handpicked by knowledgeable practitioners. Whether looking for work, planning a career or deciding on an education path, being fully informed will help anyone get out of the starting gate on the right foot. The site provides links to numerous other resources.
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Canadian Career Development Foundation
The Canadian Career Development Foundation is a charitable organization that provides career services through their "Career Circuit," which supports a national network of youth service agencies.
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Career Paths Online
Career Paths is the internet version of the newspaper 'Career Paths' and is their official planning guide for BC and the Yukon. It's inspirational and interactive design helps students and youth make career and educational plans.
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Canadian Careers
Canadian Careers has a Canadian jobs database as well as links to many Canadian career and employment resources. It is described as a virtual Canadian employment library.
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Work Search
Work Search is designed to help people explore their career and work options. The main part of the Work Search site includes seven topic areas on how to complete a successful search for work.
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The Job Hunter's Bible
This site is put together by Richard Bolles, author of What color is your parachute?, a best seller on career planning and job searching. Many useful tips at this site and Bolles rates other sites too.
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The Riley Guide
Margaret Riley's guide contains hundreds of links to other sites with job offers, career and salary information, job-search tips, resume advice, employers' profiles, sector growth forecasts, and many other topics. Most of the information is specific to the US but Canadian jobs seekers will nonetheless find a wealth of relevant information there.
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Job Profiles
On this site real people discuss what they do every day and what they like and don't like, about their jobs. They describe the challenges they face and share the wisdom of their experience. Browse through the list of occupations or select one of the categories, such as Arts and Sports or Education and Social Services. It may be a bit of an eye-opener.
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Education & Career Fair
This site contains a poster for an BC based Education & Career Fair to be held in November 2000 (Abbotsford) and February 2001 (Vancouver).
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Canada Career Consortium
The CCC site contains a variety of career resources. Check for ones you might want!
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Business Council of British Columbia
The Business Council of British Columbia, established in 1966, is an association representing approximately 170 large and medium-sized enterprises engaged in business in British Columbia. Our members are drawn from all major sectors of the provincial economy, including forest products, mining, manufacturing, transportation, agri-food, telecommunications, information technology, financial services, energy, tourism, retail, construction, healthcare, education and the professions. Taken together, the corporate members and the associations affiliated with the Business Council are responsible for one-quarter of all jobs in British Columbia.
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Labour Market Information Handbook
This handbook on labour market information was developed to make labour market information more understandable to the lay reader. The general public, career counsellors, training consultants, teachers and students will find this handbook useful in interpreting information from newspapers, magazines and government documents on the labour market.
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Making Career Sense of Labour Market Information
A site where awareness of choosing career information sources is stressed. The authors advise people to constantly keep an eye out for new information. At the site the labour market and how it works is introduced. Different sections discuss global market trends, jobs in the new economy, skills in demand, and other topics. It explains how to find and use good career information and the importance of the information in making career decisions.
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HRDC Labour market Information Service
Find out what's happening in the job market at a local level throughout Canada. Get detailed information on occupations, wages, employment trends, industries, communities and labour market conditions.
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NOTES ON EDUCATION & TRAINING LINKS

Apprenticeship in BC
This is the BC Industry Training and Apprenticeship Commission's (ITAC) list of apprenticeable trades complete with descriptions.
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Women In Trades & Technology
WITT National Network (WITT NN) is an education and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting and assisting in the recruitment, training and retention of women in trades, technology, operations and blue collar work (TTO/BCW) across Canada.
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Petroleum Industry Training Service
This site takes you to the Calgary based service where you can get certificates for such things as WHMIS, H2S and other industry based items.
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Heavy Equipment Training Links
This site provides information on and ways to contact Heavy Equipment Operation training schools within BC, Canada and the US.
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School Finder
School Finder provides educational information and links to Canadian Colleges and Universities. Help is also available to students looking for summer jobs.
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Opening Doors
Opening Doors is a searchable database containing complete information about undergraduate programs at all 28 public post-secondary institutions in BC. You can use the 'Academic Program Search' to investigate and compare over 1,350 programs in BC.
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Can Learn Interactive
The Student Planner Learning Opportunities Databank provides access to information on learning opportunities available at universities, colleges, and private career colleges in Canada, including distance education possibilities too.
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Telecampus
This Canadian site specializes in online learning. An "online course" is defined as any course that can be taken on the Internet from anywhere in the world. Thousands of online courses from around the world are in the site's database and can be located by title, institution, or subject area. This site is one of the top search engines of its kind in the world.
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National Association of Career Colleges
This site lists most private training institutions across Canada. Simply click on the membership icon to find a list of all of the institutions, sorted by province. The location of a college and the programs it offers appear beside its name.
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CCI Learning Solutions Inc.
CCI has developed and sells their Mastertrak series of software instruction manuals.
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Private Post Secondary Education Commission of BC
This is the website of the Private Post Secondary Education Commission of British Columbia. Here you will find information about their services and institutions offering private training and instruction in the Province of British Columbia. PPSEC was formed in 1992 under the Private Post-Secondary Education Act and has registered approximately 1,150 private post secondary institutions. As of August 2000, 173 institutions have been accredited. The Commission has a staff of approximately 14 and is located in central downtown Vancouver, BC.
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Student Awards
This site is a search engine that allows you to research your eligibility for graduate and undergraduate bursaries. You must first create a personal profile. You can then create a mailbox for your profile and receive information updates on available bursaries. Access the 'Help' link to guide you on your first visit.
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Student Budgeting Help
As a student, you should know what expenses you will face and how you can make your money go farther. This section of the Opening Doors web site will help you answer questions related to your budgetary needs.
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NOTES ON BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURIAL LINKS

BC One Stop Business Services
At this site you can register your business, change your business address, and access business information. You can complete multiple government applications at one time, if you are registering a business in British Columbia.
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Community Futures Development Corporation
Community Futures Development Corporation provides a host of business support services including Expansion and Start-up loans, their Self-Employment Program, Counselling and Technical Assistance, Entreprenurial Training, and a Business Resource Library.
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Community Futures Business Links
Go here to find over 500 annotated sites courtesy of the people at Community Futures.
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Business Gateway
BusinessGateway.ca provides a single access point to all the government services and information needed to start, run and grow a business.
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BC Business Service Centre
The BC Business Service Centre provides everything you need to know about setting up, financing and regulating a business. Included are an on-line small business workshop, information sources for small business in BC and links to the Ministry of Small Business, Tourism, and Culture.
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Business Plans
This site has literally 1,000s of example business plans. You're sure to find some useful ideas by reviweing them.
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Youth Entrepreneur Program (YEP)
In the Youth Entrepreneur Program (YEP) you will explore your entrepreneurial skills, define your personal and business vision and goals - and start your business. You will research current trends as well as be introduced to the key components of a well-developed business plan.
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Canadian Youth Business Foundation
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is the only national organization in Canada that enables young entrepreneurs to pursue their aspirations of building successful enterprises by providing business assistance not otherwise accessible to them.
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Women Entrepreneurs of Canada(YEP)
Women Entrepreneurs of Canada (WEC) is a resource, support, and opportunity network for established women entrepreneurs. WEC strives to: provide the best person-to-person networking environment for women entrepreneurs, reinforced with on-line networking options; expand networking opportunities by linking with groups with interests that complement the interests of WEC members; promote the vital role of women entrepreneurs in Canada. WEC is a community of women who understand the demands of the entrepreneurial lifestyle. As one WEC member said, "WEC is an island of calm in a sea of stress."
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Guide to Buying a Business in Canada
Before you start looking - and especially before you get to the point where you are ready to make an offer - there is much to learn. To help you, we have put together a comprehensive guide that explains the process, from finding a business and deciding what type of business is best for you, to determining the value of the business, negotiating with the seller, making sure your legal bases are covered, and closing the deal.
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EnterWeb
A Canadian site, EnterWeb is an Internet Virtual Library with an international perspective. It has info on all aspects of entrepreneurship, self employment, and small business management. The site is organized into broad topics, such as international commerce, economic development, financing, small business management, e-commerce and many others.
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EntreWorld
This site is jam-packed with articles, tools and advice on all issues related to setting up your own business. Start-up difficulties, balancing business and family life, planning for growth - these questions and more are addressed here!
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Canada Business Services Centres
The Canada Business Services Centres provides everything you need to know about setting up, financing and regulating a business. Included are an on-line small business workshop, information sources for small business in Canada and links to the Ministry of Small Business, Tourism, and Culture.
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Online Small Business Workshop
Produced by the CBSC BC, this is a truly complete guide to founding a small business. It deals with everything from the original business idea to the actual start-up, from financing to planning to marketing. Each section is full of precious advice and information.
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Strategis-Business Support
Both the would-be entrepreneur and the seasoned business owner will appreciate the wealth of information on business tools and resources, financing for growth, international marketing, e-commerce, government programs, and other important issues published on this site.
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Strategis-starting a Small Business
Learn about registering your business, licenses, taxation rules, employment standards, and other important matters. This site offers informative articles, a software directory and a listing of agencies that will help you get started on the right foot.
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Business Development Bank of Canada
The Business Development Bank of Canada is Canada's small business bank. You will find a description of its financial programs under various headings: business start-up, business growth, exporting, refinancing, etc. To find the BDB office in your area, select your province from the "Your Local Connection" field.
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Minding Your Own Business
Do you have what it takes to start your own business? This site can address some of your doubts. It will help you to understand the personal qualities and skills that you will need to run your own business. The experiences of other entrepreneurs illustrate each section and there are links to other resources.
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Calmeadow
Calmeadow is a Canadian, non-profit organization dedicated to helping the self-employed access credit and financing. Small loans are offered to groups of people who are setting up their own micro-business. These peer groups provide support, collaboration, and shared accountability.
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Self Employment Development Initiatives
This web site will introduce you to the Self Employment Assistance Program that enables unemployed people to start their own micro-business while receiving EI Benefits.
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NOTES ON RESUME RESOURCE LINKS

HRDC Successful Resumes
This section of WorkSearch is designed to help you write effective résumés and is based on the knowledge of career counsellors and career information specialists.
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"The Damn Good Resume" Web Site
This site was designed by well known resume expert Yana Parker. If offers solid advice on resume writing and preparation. There are lots of tips, samples and answers to tough questions. The questionnaires can be used to help you decide what to include in your resume.
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JobStar
This section of JobStar deals specifically with resumes and cover letters. It provides simple and clear explanations of functional, chronological, and electronic resumes. Many sample resumes are included as are links to other resume sites.
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Jobweb - Resumes & Interviews
Another site with simple and clear resume and cover letter information. Many sample resumes are included as are links to other resume sites.
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NOTES ON MENTORING RESOURCE LINKS

Corporate Mentoring Solutions Inc.
This organization offers its "Online Mentoring Solutions™ (OMS) System." It is their special web-based, multi-functional mentoring system. Each unique function enhances success at critical points along the complex journey from mentoring program launch to wrap-up. These Online Tools are all seamlessly integrated, so that data from one tool is used in another.
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Mentors Peer Resources
Everyone can benefit from having a mentor. Find mentorship experts, hundreds of mentor program descriptions, tips and ideas, and links to articles and research on mentoring. Locate a mentor or ask a mentor a question. Find a mentor seminar, conference, or workshop.
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Canadian Youth Business Fdn - Mentoring
Welcome to YouthBusiness.com's Mentoring Online. If you are interested in having an online mentoring relationship, learning new tips and topics to help with your current mentoring relationship, or just learning more about the subject in general, you've come to the right place.
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National Mentoring Partnership (US)
Mentoring programs around the country can rely on MENTOR for cutting-edge products and services to help them grown their programs. Through our National Mentoring Institute, we offer solutions that are both cost-effective and easy to access: from online training and recruitment to e-mentoring standards and tool kits to counsel from experts.
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