Encore Careers (55+)

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Encore Careers is a government-funded employment program designed to assist people aged 55 and older in their job search. It offers support in sustainable employment or self-employment, career exploration, skills training, and more over a span of 10 weeks. This program can be a lifeline for those who have unexpectedly lost their jobs, those re-entering the workforce out of necessity, or individuals eager to rejoin work and explore new career paths as part of their later-stage journey.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• 6 weeks of in-class training
• 4 weeks of individual/ customized support
• Developing and launching a consulting practice
• Traditional Job placement
• Home Based Jobs
• Gig Jobs
• Digital Literacy Skills
• Job Search Strategies in today’s technological environment

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

• Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person (under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c.27) legally entitled to work in Canada, (work permit or visa conditions may restrict participation);
• Living in British Columbia;
• Not a full-time student (i.e., not enrolled in high school or in post-secondary training), and
• Not actively participating in another provincially or federally funded labour market program;
• Currently Unemployed, or Precariously Employed;
• Age 55+