🍂 Thanksgiving Closure Notice Please note that WorkLink offices in Westshore and Sooke will be closed on Monday, October 13th, for Thanksgiving. We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, October 14th.

October is Community Inclusion Month 🤝 Community Inclusion Month is an opportunity to celebrate the strength of diversity, promote accessible employment, and acknowledge the value that people of all abilities bring to the workforce. #CommunityInclusionMonth #InclusionMatters

📰 In the News 📰 A new $220-million secondary school coming to North Langford is set to do more than provide 2,000 student spaces—it’s also creating a wave of employment opportunities across the Westshore. Source: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025P… #InTheNews #WorkLink

🛠️ Build Your Future in the Trades – For Free! 🔧 Looking to kickstart a hands-on career? The MITEE program is a fully funded, 16-week training opportunity for unemployed job seekers. The next intake starts on November 3, 2025! ow.ly/qfJw50X7Yr2 #MITEEProgram

It’s Small Business Week! 💼✨ We’re celebrating the innovators, risk-takers, and community builders behind local small businesses in the Westshore, Sooke, Port Renfrew and beyond. Check out free resources from BDC Canada: bdc.ca/en/small-busin… #SmallBusinessWeek

💡 Small Business Week Spotlight 💼 98% of B.C. businesses are small—but they’re facing big challenges. From labour shortages to tech gaps, resilience is key. Discover how targeted programs are helping them grow: ow.ly/Ukcp50Xa4om #SmallBusinessWeek #BCBusiness

Local Community Resource Spotlight ✨ The Sooke Foodbank provide monthly food hampers, household essentials, and connections to health and support services for local residents in need. Learn more: foodbanksooke.org/help/ #WorkLink #CommunityResources

✨In the News 📰 New legislation will give consumers free monthly access to credit reports, the ability to freeze credit, and receive security alerts — all while holding credit-reporting agencies to higher standards. Source: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025A… #BCJobs #ConsumerProtection

🌟 November is Career Month! 💼 Looking to explore your next career move or discover new opportunities in the job market? Career Month is the perfect time to take action! Learn more: worklink.bc.ca #CareerMonth

📊 Labour Market Snapshot August data: Avg. weekly earnings up 3% to $1,312. Hours steady at 33.3. In B.C., payroll jobs down 2.3%; job competition rising with a 2.7 unemployment-to-vacancy ratio. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quoti… #LabourMarket #LabourStatistics

📌 Office Closure Notice – Remembrance Day In honour of Remembrance Day, WorkLink Employment Society offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th. Regular office hours will resume on Wednesday, November 12th.

🚗 ICBC freezes basic auto insurance rates until spring 2027 — 7 years of steady prices! Drivers still save ~$496/year with Enhanced Care, plus $2.7B in rebates returned. Source: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025A… #InTheNews

📰 Expanded Support for B.C. Families $750K in new federal funding is expanding domestic-violence intervention programs across B.C., with $600K to grow services province-wide. Learn more about the funded organizations 👉 news.gov.bc.ca/files/Domestic… #InTheNews #CommunitySupport

📣 Celebrate Innovation – Global Entrepreneurship Week From November 17-23, join thousands of entrepreneurs around the world as we shine a spotlight on ideas, action and growth. #GEW2025 #Entrepreneurship #GreaterVictoria

🌍 Multiculturalism Week in B.C. | November 17–23 This week, we honour the rich cultural diversity that shapes our communities in the Westshore, Sooke, and beyond. #MulticulturalismWeek #DiversityInBC #InclusionMatters

🎁 One week to go! This Giving Tuesday, join us in empowering job seekers and building strong communities for local members and businesses. Learn more about our impact: worklink.bc.ca/our-impact/ #GiveTheGiftOfOpportunity #GivingTuesday #WorkLink

🎓 Does your education determine your career path? In BC, the journey from classroom to career often involves unexpected turns—especially for internationally educated professionals. Learn more in our recent blog post: ow.ly/yovV50Xv7xe #EducationToEmployment

B.C.’s unemployment rate holds steady at 6.6%, staying below the national average of 6.9%, according to the latest Labour Force Survey. Source: ow.ly/h7u850XpHT8 #LabourMarketUpdate

Looking to give your job search a jumpstart before the new year? ❄️ Join us for our December workshops at our Westshore and Sooke offices! See our workshop calendar here: worklink.bc.ca/workshops-even… #WorkLink #Workshops

📚 Considering a career in education? With school enrolment surging across Canada and 14% of teachers nearing retirement, new opportunities are on the rise. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quoti… #CareerTrends