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:

Topic: Mastering Small Talk

📅 April 15, 2026

🕠 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

💻 Online via Zoom (Registration required)

👩‍🏫 Facilitator: Kathy Crocker

In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to:

✔ Start and sustain engaging conversations

✔ Build professional relationships with confidence

✔ Navigate networking in a Canadian context

✨ Our facilitator, Kathy Crocker from COEDC(Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission), will also introduce the COEDC Connector Program, which offers valuable opportunities to connect with experienced local professionals through one-on-one, in-person meetings. If you are new to the Central Okanagan, a recent post-secondary graduate or have relocated for your partner this valuable networking is for you!

👉 Register now and take the next step toward building meaningful connections!

Once you register, you will receive the Zoom link for the workshop within 3 days.

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