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GOA (Glossary of Acronyms)
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| CA |
Career Advisor
At the Job Shop, staff who meet with clients one-on-one and facilitate
workshops are called Career Advisors.
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| EI |
Employment Insurance
A federal program providing income benefits to unemployed workers.
Formerly called Unemployment Insurance or UI.
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| SC |
Service Canada
The branch of the federal government which administers Employment
Insurance and programs to assist people in getting back to work.
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| JCP |
Job Creation Partnership
A work experience opportunity of limited duration to help enhance skills.
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| MHR |
Ministry of Human Resources
The provincial ministry in charge of BC Benefits or what is commonly
known as Income Assistance.
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| NIEFS |
North Island Employment Foundations
An organization funded by Service Canada to administer the SDEB program. NIEFS
also provides Employment Assistance Services in Campbell River. |
| OCS |
Opportunities Career Services
An organization providing job search assistance in Courtenay and Campbell
River
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| PPSEC |
Private Post-Secondary Education Commission of British Columbia
An organization which protects consumers of educational services.
www.ppsec.bc.ca/
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| RTWAP |
Return to Work Action Plan
The document required to apply for federally funded employment programs.
Career Advisors assist their clients with Action
Plans.
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| SEP |
Self Employment Program
A federally funded program to assist EI eligible individuals in starting
a new business. The program is locally available through Community Futures.
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| SDEB |
Skill Development Employment Benefits
A federal program locally administered by North Island Employment
Foundation Society. The program allows EI eligible individuals to apply for
financial assistance for retraining. Applicants work with a Career Advisor
to prepare an Action Plan and research package.
http://www.crefs.net/nfa.htm
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| SND |
Service Needs Determination
An interview between a client and a Career Advisor to determine which
services, programs and/or workshops would assist the client in reaching
their career goals. The SND is completed during the first appointment with a
Career Advisor. |
