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Employment Programs and Community Services
April 2, 2012
Effective: April 02, 2012
The Employment Programs and Community Services category provides information about employment supports available through various ministry and non-ministry sources. These include:
- Employment Program of British Columbia (EPBC) – launched April 2, 2012, this comprehensive program integrates services available in former legacy programs. Legacy programs include Canada-BC Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA) programs and ministry income assistance employment programs BC Employment Program (BCEP), Community Assistance Program (CAP) and Bridging Employment Program (BEP), to provide one-stop access to a range of employment services available to all unemployed British Columbians.
- Non-Ministry Funded Employment Programs and Services – includes major employment programs funded through federal government, provincial government, and other ministry partners.
- Community Assistance Program (CAP) – effective April 2, 2012, services available in this program were incorporated into the new Employment Program of British Columbia.
- Bridging Employment Programs (BEP) – effective April 2, 2012, services available in this program were incorporated into the new Employment Program of British Columbia.
- British Columbia Employment Program (BCEP) – effective April 2, 2012, services in this program were incorporated into the new Employment Program of British Columbia.
- Employment Program for Persons with Disabilities (EPPD) – effective April 2, 2012, services available in this program were incorporated into the new Employment Program of British Columbia.
Detailed information is available by clicking on the appropriate topic within the Employment Programs and Community Services Category (left-hand menu).
