The mandate of the Revelstoke Employment Services Centre is to provide assisted, self-assisted and employment services to anyone legally entitled to work in Canada. These services are also available to individuals facing imminent layoff.
RESC Strategic Plan - 2010-11 and Beyond
In September of 2010, The Revelstoke Employment Services Centre (RESC) created a strategic plan which was adopted by the Okanagan College to guide us through to March 2012. Read more.....
Take a walk through the Revelstoke Employment Service Centre with Cathie Thacker, Krista Stovel, Annie Wilson and Cathy Burke. Learn about self-assisted and assisted services available to you.
Work Search Centre (Self-Assisted)
The Revelstoke Employment Services Centre offers the following complimentary self-assisted services at the Work Search Centre:
Job postings updated daily on our Job Board and Website
Computers to create your résumés and cover letters
Internet access to search online for potential employers and job opportunities
Career planning tools to help you determine the best career and education for you
Computer skills development software for improving keyboarding/typing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Word
Photocopying of your résumés, letters and other work search related documents
Faxing of work search related documents
Telephone access for contacting potential employers
Message service if you don’t have a phone
Employment Resources including newspapers, magazines, books, educational materials, labour market information, and videos
Tip Sheets about job search, networking, résumés, cover letters, interviews, mature workers, plus computer and internet basics
Information about other employment services and training opportunities in our community and elsewhere
Friendly staff to help you access our services and resources, which are all available at no cost
Employment Programs for Job Seekers
Learn about the variety of employment programs for job seekers available to unemployed individuals.
Assisted Services provide career and employment facilitation at no cost to all unemployed or underemployed persons legally entitled to work in Canada (some exceptions may apply). If you are interested in any of the following services, please Contact RESC to book an appointment with an Employment Facilitator. Once you have booked an appointment with an Employment Facilitator, please complete the Client Intake Form below (first three pages) prior to your appointment.
Client Intake Form **Complete the Client Intake Form (first three pages), and either save or print a copy to bring to your appointment.
Referral to Work Search Station for Self Sufficient Job Search
Employment Counseling
Career and Occupational Decision Making
Skills Enhancement
Job Search skills
Employment Maintenance
Developing a "Return to Work Action Plan"
RESC Workshops
Resume Writing
Interview Skills
Labour Market Information
Money Sense
Putting your Best Foot Forward
Job Search Boot Camp
Referrals to Other Services
As part of your employment goals you may be referred to agencies, programs or workshops that can help you decide on a career, get training, start a business, or train on the job:
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