A focus group for the Seniors Workshare Program will be held July 19 from noon till 2 p.m. at Harmony Hall in Gibsons.
The event is hosted by Gibsons Chamber of Commerce, Sechelt & District Chamber of Commerce and Open Door Group, WorkBC.
Among regions in the province, the Sunshine Coast has one of the highest shares of seniors (65 and older). In a population of approximately 29,000, more than 12,000 are over the age of 60. Local businesses indicate they have employment vacancies and find them difficult to fill.
The host organizations are seeking seniors interested in re-entering the workforce or who are currently working part-time as well as employers seeking to fill part-time or full-time positions. The focus group will help determine both the needs of seniors and employers with the intention of developing a program that will support seniors with training for various jobs. It will also create a database of seniors ready for work and connect them with employers needing to fill part-time or full-time positions.
Please RSVP to [email protected] or call 604-886-2325.
Snacks and Refreshments provided.
