EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
work, learn, and build confidence that lasts.
Everyone deserves meaningful work and the foundation for a fulfilling, self-reliant future.
An Equitable Workforce
Our affiliates provide services that remove barriers to work, break cycles of poverty, nurture people’s potential, and create a more inclusive workforce.
Purpose through sustainable careers
A sense of purpose drives us forward. It fuels our path toward self actualization and helps us envision a future of possibility.
Employment makes that future attainable. Beyond stability, meaningful work offers independence, freedom, and a clear sense of direction. Employment provides purpose.
The John Howard Society of BC is driven to help you find that purpose. By connecting you with meaningful employment, we help you not just move forward, but move in your own direction.
Our Employment Initiatives
Moving forward starts with opportunity.
Eligibility
Our employment and education services are open to individuals who are…
Looking for work
Transitioning from incarceration or community supervision
Experiencing housing instability or other barriers to employment
Living with disabilities or facing mental health challenges
Seeking personal growth or new professional direction
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Employment Programs in BC.
No. Our programs are designed for individuals of all experience levels — whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or starting over.
Yes. Most programs are free or offer subsidized training through community funding and partnerships.
Program lengths vary depending on your goals. Some are short-term workshops, while others offer several months of hands-on training.
Yes. We work closely with employers and community partners to help participants secure employment and maintain success long-term.
Yes. We work with many individuals with justice involvement and connect them to fair employers.
Yes. We work with many individuals with justice involvement and connect them to fair employers.
Some training modules and career workshops may be available online. Please contact your local John Howard Society for details.