Partners In Resources Inc (PIERS)

BrightSTART, Kelowna, Penticton, West Kelowna, Vernon

Record #: KNA0822
Last Modified: 12 Aug 2021
Last Full Update: 20 Jul 2021

Contact Information

Office Phone Kelowna 250.718.5001 
Penticton 778.518.9520 
West Kelowna 250.718.5001 
Vernon 236.426.3838
Toll Free Phone 1.866.488.8696
Fax 778.478.0133
E-Mail anai@pierspartners.ca
Website www.pierspartners.ca
Primary Contact Angie Eneas, Employment Skills Training Coordinator, Piers (Partners in Resources); Phone: 250.718.5001; Email: brightstart@pierspartners.ca

Description & Services

Service Details Free program focused on supporting immigrant, Francophone, and visible minority populations to gain meaningful employment and/or further education/training. 
- One-to-one skills training and employment services 
- ESL support, including multilingual staff and translation services  
- Help to obtain Foreign Credentialing  
- Workshops regarding Canadian Employment standards, cultural norms, tackling racism, and life skills  
- Job search assistance including support in writing resumes, cover letters, and applications and arranging/attending interviews  
- "Drop-in" services for participants to access computers and phones 
- Access to mental health and drug/alcohol counselling 
- Access to food, transportation, and help with obtaining some job-start necessities 
- Access to eye care through partnership with Tutt Street Optometry for those living in poverty
Eligibility - A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person legally entitled to work in Canada 
- Unemployed or Precariously Employed; and either 
----A Recent Immigrant (within 10 years of landing); and or 
----A Visible Minority 
- Living in British Columbia 
- Facing barriers to employment
How to Apply Contact office for more info.
Cost Free

Location

Address & Map
1799 Harvey Ave
Kelowna, BC V1Y 6G4
Located In Community Kelowna

Other Details

Languages English ; Interpretive Services ; Other languages besides English available, depending on the languages spoken by multilingual staff.