JCF Expansion Program

The JCF (Job Connect for Future) Expansion Program is a monthly career development initiative designed to empower newcomers and immigrants in the Thompson-Okanagan region who face multiple barriers to employment. This free, in-person workshop series focuses on building essential skills such as networking strategies, navigating the hidden job market, workplace readiness, and interview preparation. Each session covers different topics to meet the diverse needs of participants and provide practical, targeted support.

To be eligible, participants must be at least 19 years old and have achieved a CLB level of 5 or higher. A small token of financial support in the form of gift cards will be provided as a gesture of appreciation for participants’ commitment.

We greatly appreciate the generous funding support from the Central Okanagan Foundation, RBC Foundation, and TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, which makes this program possible.

COMING WORKSHOP:

Discover Your Career Path

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Kelowna Downtown Library

Admission: Free

Facilitator: Dr. Ying Zhu — Associate Professor, Faculty of Management at UBC Okanagan, and AI Advisor at UBCO

Bonus: 🎁 $20 gift card for attendees (limited quantity, first come, first served — registration required)

Registration: Spaces are limited. 👉Click here: Register Now! (Ctr+Click)

or, scan the QR code on the poster.

Through hands-on activities, group conversation, and open Q&A, you'll have space to:

-Reflect on what makes you unique

-Understand what "career fit" really means

-Discover paths and industries you may not have considered

-Practice sharing your strengths with confidence

Want to go a little deeper? Stay for an optional 15-minute one-on-one consultation to talk through your own career questions privately (a few spots available, first come, first served). Bring your questions, challenges, or uncertainties and explore them with an experienced facilitator.

👉 Register today — registration required (click to register here)