Skills Hub

Skills Hub is a free job and skills training program to support you as a newcomer facing challenges like limited skills, lower English levels, or childcare responsibilities. You’ll receive personal support to prepare for British Columbia (BC) employment.

Yes, Skills Hub is free for eligible participants.

You may qualify for Skills Hub, if you:
– Are facing challenges such as a lack of skills, low English proficiency, or childcare responsibilities.
– Are unemployed or have unstable employment.
– Are a permanent resident, Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) holder, international student graduate with an open work permit, refugee with an open work permit, Open Work Permit Holders, or Canadian Citizens
– Are not receiving financial support from another government-funded program.
Have a minimum Canadian language benchmark* (CLB 4) (beginner to intermediate English proficiency).

*The Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) is a system used in Canada to measure how well you understand and use English. It has 12 levels, from beginner to advanced. These levels show your progress as you improve your English skills over time. This system helps schools and programs identify your current level and what you need to learn next.

– Personalized training plans.
– Career counselling.
– Job search support.
– Language training to improve your professional language in English.
– Workshops on job search, networking, resume writing, and more.

– (Limited) childcare during workshops/training.
– Transportation support (bus tickets) for attending events.
– Training allowance based on financial need.
– Referrals for counseling or additional support.

– Email: skillshub@issbc.org
– Complete an inquiry form on our website
– Register your interest in Skills Hub.