WHAT WILL 2021 and BEYOND LOOK LIKE?
Ask an Economist or view online Labour Market Information (LMI)
https://www.hiringlab.org/en-ca/2020/12/15/labour-market-heading-into-2021/
https://www.workbc.ca/Labour-Market-Information.aspx
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/data/statistics/employment-labour/labour-market-statistics
https://www.economist.com/
LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION, JOB FAIRS AND JOB SEARCH RESOURCES
The listings below are statistical reports in"hyperlink" format . Use Ctrl key and mouse click to be taken to the web page information
Each provide information that can help students with their career exploration and decision making from the perspective of wages, labour market outlook, occupations in demand etc.
LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION
Labour Market Forecasts B.C. Labour Market Outlook from WorkBC
B.C. Post-Secondary Supply Model Methodology Highlights (PDF, 2.0 MB)
B.C. Post-Secondary graduate and occupation projections (XLSX)
B.C. Labour Force Participation Rate Projection: 2013 Edition (PDF, 4.7 MB)
Updated B.C. and Regional Labour Force Participation Rate Projections: 2014-2033 (XLSX)
Students are advised to conduct online searches for any professional associations or labour organizations affiliated with their fields of interests. These sources provide insight to news, developments and opportunities for many occupational careers. For example, Teachers are associated with the BCTF and BCTU. In British Columbia and Ontario, teachers must belong to the College of Teachers, which has jurisdiction over certification, discipline and competence.
JOB SEARCH
In addition to Indeed.com and other job posting sites, students can search employment opportunities by community, organization or occupation through WORKBC https://www.workbc.ca/
It is strongly suggested that students become familiar with industry hiring practices and criteria prior to choosing area of study to ensure they will meet the job requirements of choice. Information Interviews with persons in the career of choice and active job searches assist with knowing more about the employer, industry and occupational requirements.
JOB FAIRS
Black Press Virtual Career and Employment Fairs : Annually various dates and locations throughout BC
Join some of Western Canada’s industry leading companies and educational facilities as they embrace virtual webinars. Black Press Media assists with matching employers with potential employees/educational institutions with students.
https://www.facebook.com/blackpresscareerfair/?Black Press Virtual Career and Employment Fairs : Annually various dates and locations throughout BC
Join some of Western Canada’s industry leading companies and educational facilities as they embrace virtual webinars. Black Press Media assists with matching employers with potential employees/educational institutions with students.
https://www.facebook.com/blackpresscareerfair/?
This is a Home Depot Career and Job listing Hyperlink Logo for Abbotsford location
Students can search other BC community listings with a search tool on this site.
Home Depot is also in Chilliwack BC
https://careers.homedepot.ca/jobs-and-events-in-abbotsford-52
EDUCATION CAREER FAIR (ECF) : A Comprehensive listing of career fairs (virtual or otherwise)
Be sure to watch for the annual TradeX event in Abbotsford when it returns
http://www.educationcareerfairs.com/about-ecf/
Jobs Canada Fair Events | Eventbrite
We host more than 75 Career Fairs yearly, bringing together over 500 Exhibitors and thousands of Job Seekers across Canada and international. https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/jobs-canada-fair-11083064154
Jobs Canada Fair - Virtual Career Fairs
Canada's most established and most attended physical and Virtual Career Fairs in the country.
UBC Spring Career Fair | Student Services
UBC's Spring Career Fair is a two-day event that features approximately 100 employers and schools, eager to engage with students It is anticipated this will go virtual until further notice
https://students.ubc.ca/career/events-workshops/spring-career-fair
TRU Job Fair 2021—Wired for Career Success .
Organized and hosted by TRU's Career and Experiential Learning department, Job Fair typically attracts more than 80 employers and organizations, and more . https://inside.tru.ca/events/event/tru-job-fair-2021/
MOSAIC Annual Job Fair - MOSAIC
Looking for work? Looking to hire? The MOSAIC Job Fair brings together employers, qualified professionals, skilled workers, and entry-level individuals https://www.mosaicbc.org/services/employment/jobfair/
Black Press Virtual Career and Employment Fairs : Annually various dates and locations throughout BC
Join some of Western Canada’s industry leading companies and educational facilities as they embrace virtual webinars. Black Press Media assists with matching employers with potential employees/educational institutions with students.
https://www.facebook.com/blackpresscareerfair/?
Join some of Western Canada’s industry leading companies and educational facilities as they embrace virtual webinars. Black Press Media assists with matching employers with potential employees/educational institutions with students.
https://www.facebook.com/blackpresscareerfair/?