Workbc Centre Maple Ridge

This week at WorkBC Maple Ridge 📅

Three free workshops happening August 13! Come for one or stay for all of them:

🟣 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
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What do you love most about working in Maple Ridge? 🌲 Share it in the comments — we love hearing what makes this community such a great place to build a career!

Inclusive Futures: Employment & Community Connections Fair - Registrations open for Employers and Community Service Providers in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows! Reserve your booth by Aug 12th 🌟

WorkBC Ridge Meadows is inviting local employers, community organizations, employment service providers, training institutions, and support agencies to participate in the Inclusive Futures: Employment & Community Connections Fair.

📅 Wed, September 23, 2026
📍 Fraser Valley Regional Library, Maple Ridge
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

This community event will bring together job seekers, employers, and support organizations from across Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows to explore employment opportunities, career pathways, training options, and community resources.

Why Participate?

✅ Connect with local job seekers and community members
✅ Promote your programs, services, or career opportunities
✅ Increase awareness of your organization in the community
✅ Network with employers, service providers, and workforce partners
✅ Support inclusive employment and community engagement

Employers do not need to be actively hiring to participate. Community organizations are encouraged to showcase services and supports that help individuals achieve their employment and career goals.

Participation is free of cost - Get in touch today to learn more/ Register as an exhibitor!

Get in touch by Aug 12! Spots are limited!

To reserve your booth, contact us at [email protected]

Searching for a job can be hard, but you don't have to do it alone.

The WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge has Career Coaches on hand to help and you can connect with them in whatever way works for you:

🏢 In-Person: Stop by our centre and sit down with a Career Coach face-to-face.
💻 Virtually: Connect by phone, video call, or email
🗺️ In Your Community: Our coaches also meet job seekers out in the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows area through outreach.

No matter where you're at in your search, there's a coach ready to help you figure out next steps.

📞 604-466-4600
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📍 170 – 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

It's time to take a look at August at our Maple Ridge WorkBC Centre!

This month we're running even more opportunities with free job search workshops, packed with hands-on sessions in digital skills, AI tools, and interview prep. Choose the sessions that fit your goals and reserve your spot!

August 6 & August 20
🟣 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 (WorkBC clients only — NEW!) | 1:30–3:30pm

August 13 & August 27
🟣 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 (WorkBC clients only) | 1:30–3:30pm

All workshops are free. The afternoon sessions marked above are open to WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge clients only. Visit the centre to register for services if you'd like to join in!

📌 Heads up for the Microsoft 365 & LinkedIn Learning session: Participants need a Douglas College student ID and email, which can take up to 3 weeks to process. Register for WorkBC services as soon as possible to secure your spot!

📝 Registrations close 1 day before each event.
🔗 Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4cmyYOe
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Happy BC Day! We hope you've been enjoying the long weekend!

Our office is closed today, but we'll be back open regular hours tomorrow, Tuesday August 4th.

Through the Community Workforce Response Grant and Community and Employer Partnerships, the Province of B.C., with funding from the federal government, is investing more than $1 million for training projects.

The training programs respond to ongoing labour shortages identified by local employers, especially for major projects.

Read more at https://workbccentre-mapleridge.ca/province-of-b-c-invests-1-million-in-training-programs-and-employment-support/

BC Day Weekend is almost upon us!

Here's our schedule for the long weekend:

📅 Friday, July 31: 8:30am – 5pm
📅 Saturday, August 1: Closed
📅 Sunday, August 2: Closed
📅 Monday, August 3: Closed for BC Day
📅 Tuesday, August 4: back to regular hours, 8:30am – 5pm

Wishing you a great long weekend!

Not sure what's next for your career? WorkBC has free tools to help you figure it out 💡

The WorkBC Career Exploration Hub is packed with resources to help you explore your options, discover what fits, and plan your next move, all in one place:

🧠 Career Discovery Quizzes: Take personality and interest quizzes to find careers that actually suit you
🎥 Career Trek Videos: Watch real people in real jobs across BC to see what different careers look like day-to-day
🔄 Career Transition Tool: See what careers your current experience could lead to
📋 Career Profiles: Explore 500+ detailed profiles covering job duties, qualifications, salary and more

Whether you're just starting out, thinking about a change, or helping someone else plan their path — these tools are free and available anytime.

And if you want personalized support, our team at WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge is here to help.

🔗 Explore the hub: workbc.ca/plan-career/explore-careers
📞 604-466-4600
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Are you an apprentice in Maple Ridge? 👷

Join WorkBC Apprentice Services for a free online information session on Thursday, August 6th from 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM to learn everything you need to know about the 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 EI reference code for training
📌 Where to find additional resources and assistance

It's free, it's online via Zoom, and it's a great opportunity to make sure you're accessing all the supports you're entitled to as an apprentice in BC.

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4pKaeVS