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SEP Last Day
What a day! We had the privilege of serving our last client. Congratulations to Diego who will be working in quality assurance in Richmond! It was so LOVELY to have Frank come by. We first met Frank about 4 years ago as he began work at Rona. You can read about his story here. What [...]
Highlights of the Past Year
On our last day at BOB, we thought we’d take a few minutes to have a look at some of the highlights of the last year. There were many big changes, new faces, and lots of community members served! Celebrations and Awards In March Liz Charyna received the BC Career Development Association’s Award of Excellence [...]
Our Last SHINE Supper
We want to send out a huge thank you to every client that we have had the privilege to know here at BOB. It’s been an honor to meet with you, share about your journey, and see so many people transition onto the job and begin reaching their goals in so many ways. There are [...]
Cycleback Bike Repair Training Program
It was great to hear all about the Cycleback Training Program, on the CBC Morning Edition with Margaret Gallagher on High Velocity. Listen to Lani Johnson, who will be coordinating the program, Ed Luciano of Mighty Riders, from one of the students and how the program is going so far! Listen here: Cycleback on CBC [...]
The Poly-Era Spring Masquerade & Strut Off
Hi All BOB is happy to support and share with you an upcoming event for two of our favorite groups, Hastings Crossing Business Improvement Association and Our Social Fabric.
BOB’s Supported Employment Program Ends this Month
Over the past six years, the BOB Supported Employment Program team has been privileged to partner with community service providers and businesses to provide support to people who have had challenges in finding and keeping a job. The work has been gratifying as we’ve seen people grow in confidence and self respect when given the [...]
Presentation for the BC Career Association Conference
Liz Charyna and Lani Johnson were honored to present at the BC Career Development Association’s annual conference. Supporting individuals facing multiple barriers to be successful on the job can be complicated. What do they need to get on the job? What are the secrets to success on the job? Pulling examples from BOB’s work in [...]
Lots of Changes! CBC Interview
This morning on the CBC Morning Edition, Liz Charyna and Les Chrome were interviewed by Margaret Gallagher. They spoke about the changes at BOB and what is happening in the employment sector. We’ll be posting more details soon, but in the mean time.. Have a listen. Liz on the CBC
Employment Help in the Innercity
There are a lot of changes in employment services happening over the next couple of months. We want to start communicating about what is still available in the neighborhood for employment support as there are a number of important services shutting down. You are welcome to help us add to this list! Resumes Union Gospel [...]