Businesses in downtown Rossland can now reap the benefits of high-speed Internet with up to 100 mbps symmetrical service. The downtown area is now connected to the fibre optic network of the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation (CBBC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Basin Trust. “We’re proud to be celebrating this achievement with the City …
British Columbia’s vibrant forest industry requires trained workers to ensure the future of the sector is strong. A partnership between Selkirk College and regional industry leaders helped plant important seeds for those interested being part of one of the province’s key economic generators.
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Getting youth to work across Canada In an effort to address the issue of youth unemployment, Mobilize is an initiative to get Canadians between the ages of 18 and 30 working in a variety of hospitality & tourism, retail and other largely customer-facing industries across the country. Promoting the ultimate Canadian work experience Mobilize offers …
New partnership launched to attract investment and a diversified workforce to the Kootenays. Invest Kootenay and Work West Kootenay have joined forces to create one dynamic new platform to showcase the Kootenays: Imagine Kootenay. Imagine Kootenay (IK) focuses on highlighting the region as a great place to work, and excellent area to invest and an …
With a focus on research and the programs that foster innovative learning, Selkirk College has opened new classroom space in Castlegar. The Applied Research & Innovation Centre is a new hub of activity for students, staff and the community.
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