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New BC grant to support those facing barriers to employment

The BC Government is hoping to help those struggling to get a job by issuing a new grant.

Called the Work Experience Opportunities Grant, it will go to non-profit organizations across BC to make time-limited paid work opportunities for people on income and disability assistance, and Indigenous people with similar federal assistance.

The goal of this grant is to give those facing barriers to employment the paid experience needed to be ready for in-demand jobs.

The province says this comes as part of a $7.7 million investment to help those in need for the next two years, with the grant to be administered by United Way BC.

“Participants will complete 200-240 hours of work experience,” said the BC Government.

They hope with this grant, they can support as much as 1,200 people.

They add you can apply for the grant by clicking here.

Applications are open from June 2 to July 15.

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