New peer employment initiative to aid at-risk peoples in the East Kootenay
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A brand new peer employment initiative is being launched by Kootenay Employment Services (KES) for those at risk or currently experiencing homelessness in Cranbrook, Creston, Invermere, Fernie, and the surrounding area.
A 12-week program, “LINK” is fully funded through the Canada – British Columbia Workforce Development Agreement.
Beth Hurst, Regional Programs and Employer Coordinator at KES, said the program aims to support individuals who are either unemployed or precariously employed and as a result of those circumstances are either in a homeless situation or potentially at risk of losing their housing.
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April 29, 2021
Initiative connects people and opportunities
Kootenay Employment Services (KES) is launching a peer employment initiative for individuals at risk or experiencing homelessness in Cranbrook, Creston, Invermere, Fernie and surrounding areas.
This initiative is funded through the Canada – British Columbia Workforce Development Agreement. “LINK” is a 12-week program to help bridge the gap between unstable housing and employment readiness.
Participants will spend three mornings a week attending virtual workshops, two mornings a week in a peer employment placement and have the option to access personal counselling group sessions. The virtual workshops take a strengths-based approach and focus on various topics including, Indigenous culture, addictions, violence and abuse, employment skills, time management, networking, transferrable skills, personality assessments, and resume and cover letter writing.
Published February 8, 2021 •
Updated on February 8, 2021 at 11:54 am
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The phone line to help Connecticut residents sign up for appointments for a COVID-19 vaccine will be open longer, starting today.
The state Department of Public Health and the United Way of Connecticut are expanding availability and access to vaccine scheduling through the state’s Vaccine Appointment Assist Line, 877-918-2224.
Starting today, the phone line to schedule appointments will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days per week. The phone line to help Connecticut residents sign up for appointments for a COVID-19 vaccine will be open longer, starting today.
Published February 4, 2021
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Gov. Ned Lamont said Wednesday that residents 65 years and older might begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine “within 10 days or so,” depending on the flow of vaccine into Connecticut from the federal government.
“The rollout is going to be sort of what it was for 75 (years) and over,” said the Democrat, who visited a vaccination clinic in Waterbury.
Connecticut has allowed people to sign up for vaccination appointments in multiple ways, including online, by telephone, and through various health care providers.
While Lamont acknowledged it could take longer, possibly two weeks, until the 65-plus cohort can get the shot, he noted there has been progress in getting older people vaccinated. In some towns, he said, 80 percent of residents who are 75 years and older have received their first dose.
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