Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society
Employment Services Division

Record #:
KNA0197
Last Modified:
03 Jul 2020
Last Full Update:
03 Jul 2020
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 250.763.4905 |
| Fax | 250.861.5514 |
| employment@kfs.bc.ca | |
| Website | www.kfs.bc.ca |
| CanadaHelps Donation Page | www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ki-low-na-friendship-society/ |
| Primary Contact | Barbara Jagodics, Employment Services, Okanagan Training and Development Council; Phone: 250.763.4905 * 250.979.8791; Email: employment@kfs.bc.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Caroline Bechtel, Employment Services Assistant, Ki-low-Na Friendship Society; Phone: 250.763.4905; Email: employmentsupport@kfs.bc.ca |
| Primary Executive | Edna Terbasket, Executive Director; Phone: 250.763.4905; Email: executivedirector@kfs.bc.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Reception, Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society; Phone: 250.763.4905; Email: reception@kfs.bc.ca |
| Social Media | Facebook: www.facebook.com/Ki-Low-Na-Friendship-Society-170948922004/ |
Description & Services
| Service Details | - Our mandate is to encourage self-sufficiency for Aboriginal individuals by addressing local and regional labour market and community needs and priorities through the delivery of employment and training programs and services - Aims to meet the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy by being both client and employer-driven - Networks with employers to optimize opportunities to attract, retain, and develop careers for urban-Aboriginal peoples in the Kelowna area - Collaborates with UBCO and Okanagan College each year to offer an Aboriginal Career Fair, which provides an opportunity for area youth to connect with potential employers, post-secondary educational opportunities, and to explore career options |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| How to Apply | Phone reception |
| Cost | None |
Location
| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | Kelowna |
| Major Intersection | Leon Ave and Ellis St |
Other Details
| Languages | English |
| Former Name | Employment Program |
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