Workbc Centre Maple Ridge

09/05/2026

The Lower Mainland is getting more skilled-trades training seats.

Vancouver Community College (VCC) will receive 224 new skilled-trades training seats as part of the Look West strategy to deliver 5,000 new trades training seats throughout the province in 2026-27.

Read more on our website: https://workbccentre-mapleridge.ca/expanding-skilled-trades-training-seats-in-the-lower-mainland/

09/04/2026

Have you registered to attend Inclusive Futures: Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Employment & Community Connections Fair yet?

This free community event is where you can meet local employers, explore career pathways, and connect with the services and supports available to help you move forward.

📅 Wednesday September 23, 2026
🕧 12:30pm – 3:00pm
📍 Maple Ridge Library — Level 2, Alouette Room & Fraser Room
22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge

Whether you're actively job searching, thinking about a career change, returning to the workforce, or just curious about what's out there, this event is for you.

On the day, you'll have the chance to:
✅ Meet employers from a range of industries
✅ Connect with employment and career support services
✅ Explore education and training programs
✅ Discover community resources and supports
✅ Learn about accessibility and assistive technology services

Free to attend. Walk-ins welcome. Registration is encouraged to help us plan for attendance.

Bring copies of your resume, dress to impress, and come ready to have conversations... you never know where they might lead!

Pre-register your attendance today! 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/inclusive-futures-maple-ridge-pitt-meadows-tickets-1997184864693

📞 604-466-4600
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09/02/2026

Join WorkBC Apprentice Services tomorrow, September 3rd from 11:30am – 12:15pm for a free online session covering everything you need to know about WorkBC Apprentice Services and the financial supports available to you during your apprenticeship training.

In this session you'll learn:

🔹 What WorkBC Apprentice Services offers
🔹 Eligibility and application steps
🔹 Types of financial supports available
🔹 How to obtain an Employment Insurance (EI) reference code for training
🔹 Where to find additional resources and assistance

This session is free and takes place online via Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/4pKaeVS

09/01/2026

September is full of free workshops here at WorkBC Maple Ridge!

Whether you're building your digital skills, levelling up your job search, or learning how to use AI to get ahead, there's something this month for you. Here's what's on:

Sep 3 & Sep 17
🟣 Digital Basics: Getting Started with Computers | 9:00–10:30am
🟢 AI-Powered Career Planning and Job Search | 11:00am–12:30pm
🔵 Email Essentials for Job Search | 1:30–3:30pm

Sep 10
🟣 Digital Basics: Getting Started with Computers | 9:00–10:30am
🟢 AI-Powered Career Planning and Job Search | 11:00am–12:30pm
🔵 Microsoft 365 & LinkedIn Learning (clients only) | 1:30–3:30pm

Sep 24
🟣 Digital Basics: Introduction to Microsoft Word | 9:00–10:30am
🟢 AI Edge: Elevate Your Interview Game | 11:00am–12:30pm

All workshops are free. The Microsoft 365 & LinkedIn Learning session on September 10 is open to WorkBC clients only - visit the centre to register for services if you'd like to join that one.

And stay tuned... this is just some of the things happening at the Centre this month! 👀

📝 Registrations close 1 day before each event.
🔗 Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/3SC4sth
🌐 See more at workbccentre-mapleridge.ca

09/01/2026

What's the best interview advice you've ever received? 👇 Drop it in the comments!

08/29/2026

📢 Calling all local employers! 📢

Are you committed to inclusive hiring? Currently hiring or planning to soon? We're looking for employers who are passionate about building diverse teams and supporting job seekers, including persons with disabilities, youth, seniors, newcomers, and Indigenous community members, in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

This is a great opportunity to strengthen your presence as an inclusive employer and connect directly with motivated job seekers in your community.

Spots are limited 🚨 If you're interested in participating, reach out to us today!

📧 Aminah Khan — [email protected]

08/27/2026

People who are blind, deafblind or have low vision will have new opportunities to gain skills, work experience and connections to employers through an investment of more than $840,000 by the Government of Canada.

“People say they feel better and are better off when they have a job, so we’re removing barriers to skills training. In partnership with the Government of Canada, we’re investing more than $840,000 for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind to deliver employment training, experience and supports for people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision.”

Read more on our website: https://workbccentre-mapleridge.ca/helping-people-with-vision-loss-build-careers/

08/26/2026

Something exciting is coming to Maple Ridge 📣

Inclusive Futures: Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Employment & Community Connections Fair is a free community event where you can meet local employers, explore career pathways, and connect with the services and supports available to help you move forward.

📅 Wednesday September 23, 2026
🕧 12:30pm – 3:00pm
📍 Maple Ridge Library — Level 2, Alouette Room & Fraser Room
22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge

Whether you're actively job searching, thinking about a career change, returning to the workforce, or just curious about what's out there, this event is for you.

On the day, you'll have the chance to:
✅ Meet employers from a range of industries
✅ Connect with employment and career support services
✅ Explore education and training programs
✅ Discover community resources and supports
✅ Learn about accessibility and assistive technology services

Free to attend. Walk-ins welcome. Registration is encouraged to help us plan for attendance.

Bring copies of your resume, dress to impress, and come ready to have conversations... you never know where they might lead!

🔗 Register today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/inclusive-futures-maple-ridge-pitt-meadows-tickets-1997184864693

📞 604-466-4600
🌐 workbccentre-mapleridge.ca

Employment & Community Connections Fair: Meet local employers, explore career pathways, and connect with employment and community supports

08/24/2026

This week at WorkBC Maple Ridge 🌟

Three more free workshops are rounding out August.

🟣 Digital Basics: Introduction to Microsoft Word | 9:00–10:30am
🟢 AI Edge: Elevate Your Interview Game | 11:00am–12:30pm
🔵 Scheduling & Virtual Meeting Skills for Job Success (clients only) | 1:30–3:30pm

The afternoon session is open to WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge clients only. Not registered yet? Visit the centre to sign up for services.

📝 Registrations close 1 day before the event.
🔗 Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4cmyYOe
🌐 workbccentre-mapleridge.ca

08/22/2026

As of Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, changes to the Employment Standards Act and the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act will be in effect.

The changes will streamline the employment standards complaint and dispute-resolution process by increasing opportunities for early resolution, while maintaining fairness for workers and employers.

Read more on our website: https://workbccentre-mapleridge.ca/improvements-to-complaint-process-for-workers-employers-in-effect-aug-1/