WorkBC Launches 12-Week Employment Program in Fort St. John for Adults Facing Barriers
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Updated · CBC Sports · Jun 10
WorkBC Launches 12-Week Employment Program in Fort St. John for Adults Facing Barriers
2 articles · Updated · CBC Sports · Jun 10
Summary
Fort St. John has launched The Landing Place, a new WorkBC outreach program for adults 18 and older dealing with homelessness, substance use and mental health challenges.
A 12-week workshop lets participants move at their own pace while receiving individualized, trauma-informed support meant to bridge gaps before they are ready for standard employment services.
Employment Connections will deliver the program from the North East Native Advancing Society building, with managers expecting to serve 50 to 70 clients and warning demand could exceed that range.
The Landing Place is part of B.C.'s Community-Based Employment Services program and is now offered in 22 communities as the province ties job access to its poverty-reduction strategy.