Employment Connections: Programs and Supports for Jobseekers

This is a free event for all jobseekers to discover organizations offering help with:

• Job search
• Work experience
• Government benefits
• Training and upskilling

Find programs that best fit your needs, including support for those facing barriers to employment.

This event is not a job fair. No employers will be present.

Drop in – no registration needed.

Event Accessibility: We strive to offer accessible and inclusive events for everyone.

• Ten (10) accessible parking spaces are available in the adjacent parkade and in front of Minoru Arena. Additional accessible parking is available throughout the Minoru complex, including the lot directly South of the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex (along Granville Ave).
• Wheelchair accessible washrooms are on the main floor of the Richmond Cultural Centre building and on the 2nd floor of Brighouse Library (elevator access is available).
• Sensory tools will be available for use by event participants, including calming items, fidget items and communication tools. A list of available items can be found here www.yourlibrary.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sensory-kits-item-list.pdf.
• A quiet space will be available during the event, located in one of the Library’s silent study rooms. It can accommodate up to six (6) individuals at a time. A sensory kit with the above items will also be available in this room.
• QR codes that link to participating organizations’ webpages will be available on each resource table.
• A magnifier will be available for use during this event from the Library resource table.

If you have specific accessibility needs or questions, please email accessibility@richmond.ca by Wednesday, October 9th. We welcome your inquiries and will do our best to ensure your full participation in our event.

More Information

This event is for Youth (Ages 13-18), Adult (Ages 18+) & 55+ (Ages 55 and over)

This is an accessible site.

This event is free.