56 free and low-cost listings. Find job search help, training programs, and employment support in the Central Okanagan. Resume help, skills upgrading, and…
If you need money for basic living costs in BC, or you live with a disability, this Kelowna office can help. You can apply for income assistance or disability assistance here, in person. ▸ Who...
If you need money for basic living costs in BC, or you live with a disability, this West Kelowna office can help. You can apply for income assistance or disability assistance here, in person. ▸...
If you are in need and have no other way to pay for basics, BC income assistance (sometimes called welfare) can give you money each month. ▸ Who can get this? • You are out of work, or you don't...
A job training program for autistic youth and young adults (ages 15–30 in Kelowna). A formal diagnosis is not required. ▸ What you get • Up to 5 weeks of in-person classroom training at the...
Programs for children, youth and adults on the autism spectrum, across BC. Programs include sports and recreation, wellness and mental health, and employment. Some are in person and some are...
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants is a free employment and training program. It helps new permanent residents (in the last 10 years) get back into their career in Canada. You get one-on-one...
Help finding work, training or volunteer work if you face health and social barriers. The team works with your strengths and interests, at your own pace. ▸ Who can get this? You may qualify if...
The Community Futures Self Employment Program helps you start a business or buy an existing one. It includes help writing a business plan, business skills workshops, one-on-one mentoring and...
Career support for women in the Okanagan. Dress for Success Kelowna is now called Dress for Success Okanagan. ▸ What you can get: • A one-on-one styling appointment to choose workplace clothes...
Employment and training services at Westbank First Nation, funded by the Okanagan Training and Development Council (OTDC) and run by an Employment and Training Facilitator. ▸ What you get •...
If you lost your job, are sick, are pregnant or caring for a new child, or are caring for someone who is very ill, Employment Insurance (EI) may pay you for a while. ▸ Who can get this? (regular...
The Employment Standards Branch looks after B.C.'s Employment Standards Act. The law sets rules for pay, wages and working conditions in most workplaces. You can learn about your rights at work,...
One-on-one support for youth ages 15-24 to explore and pursue work and education goals — for example resumes, interviewing, and managing stress. Offered at Foundry Kelowna, 100-1815 Kirschner Rd....
Jumpstart to Employment helps young people ages 16–30 build the skills and confidence to find and keep a job. ▸ What you get: • Free training and certification: First Aid, Foodsafe, WorldHost and...
Free employment help for newcomers to Canada, from KCR Community Resources. ▸ Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants For new permanent residents (in the last 10 years) who want to get back into...
Employment help for Indigenous people who have a disability. Services include help with your resume, job search and job boards, a resource library and computer access, employment and occupational...
Piers (Partners in Resources) offers employment services, life skills coaching, and help with housing and money management, with a focus on people with special considerations. ▸ What's offered:...
Free one-on-one tutoring with a volunteer tutor. Help with English, math, and digital skills. ▸ What is offered • English tutoring for adults 19+: speaking, reading and writing; CELPIP, IELTS...
A creative studio where you can learn upcycling, sewing and sustainable design. You turn donated fabric into useful items, build skills and confidence, and meet people. ▸ What is offered •...
A pilot program that helps French-speaking workers immigrate and settle in Kelowna, and helps Kelowna employers hire them. The SDÉCB gives the community recommendation you need before you apply to...
A drop-in youth centre in West Kelowna for ages 12 to 19. ▸ What's offered • After-school and evening drop-in programs in a safe, welcoming space • Positive adult mentors • Job help: an...
Equipment and supports for people with a disability or functional limitation that makes it hard to work. ▸ What you can get Assistive devices and technology, ergonomic supports, restorative...
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services is run by the Neil Squire Society. It gives funding for supports that help people with disabilities at work. ▸ What it can pay for • Assistive devices,...
Free WorkBC employment centre in Kelowna. Help to find and keep a job. ▸ What you can get • Computers, internet, printing and job boards • One-on-one help with a job search plan, resume, cover...
Free WorkBC employment centre in West Kelowna. Help to find and keep a job. ▸ What you can get • Computers, internet, printing and job boards • One-on-one help with a job search plan, resume,...
Free employment services at the WorkBC Centre in West Kelowna, including services for people with disabilities. Services can include free workshops, interest assessments, interview coaching and...
If you are Indigenous, the federally funded Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) program can help you reach your long-term career goals. ▸ What ISET can cover • Vocational or safety...
Free employment services at the WorkBC Centre in Kelowna. WorkBC Employment Services include specialized services for people with disabilities. If you are case managed, services can include group...
Free job help for youth. Includes job search support, resume writing, interview prep, skills training, and connections to employers. Financial help may be available for training programs.
YMCA Connects is a free career program for young people ages 17–29. ▸ What you get: • Help exploring your skills, values, interests and education options. • A step-by-step plan for your own...
Helps young people ages 15-19 build skills for adulthood. You get a counsellor while you are parenting, in treatment, in school, in a job-readiness program, or actively looking for work.
Free online service that connects newcomer job seekers with employers in BC. Register as a candidate to show your skills and experience to employers who want to hire. You can also join Connections...
Christian post-release support for people whose lives have been impacted by crime. Bridges helps people inside prison, just released, or trying to start again. ▸ What you can get • 10...
A paid, four-week training program for jobs in energy-efficient home building and repair. FortisBC pays you a wage while you train. You don't need any experience. ▸ Who can apply? • You are 18...
STEPS (Skills Training, Employment & Post-Secondary) helps Métis Citizens with employment, skills training, and post-secondary education across BC. Region 3 covers Thompson & Okanagan. ▸ Programs...
If you are Métis and want to start, buy or grow a business in BC, the Métis Financial Corporation (MFC) offers business loans. These are loans you pay back, not grants. ▸ Who can get this? • You...
6-month program for immigrants, refugees, and newcomers in the Thompson-Okanagan region. Includes 8 weeks of certificate training from Okanagan College (hybrid classes in Central Okanagan and...
Pathways supports adults with diverse abilities in Kelowna and West Kelowna. ▸ Services include: • Activity Service: meaningful activities to build skills and independence (half days, full days...
Call WorkSafeBC's Prevention Information Line to report unsafe work conditions, a workplace fatality, a serious incident, a major chemical release, or any other urgent health and safety concern....
Please contact for current program details. STEPS Forward supports students with developmental disabilities in having a full university or college experience. Website currently unavailable — call...
Volunteer with SHARE to give back, get work experience, get past barriers to work, or reconnect with your community. Placements are matched to your goals. ▸ Who it is for • Youth at risk,...
Want to volunteer? KCR's Volunteers4All program gives you one-on-one help to find a volunteer role that fits you. It can also help you on your way to finding meaningful work. ▸ You meet with a...
A paid, hands-on job training program for people who have few credentials, gaps in their work history, or learning barriers. You get paid work experience and financial support while you learn. ▸...
WorkBC has special services if you have a disability. ▸ What you can get • Job search help where WorkBC works with employers to customize a job to fit your needs • Assistive Technology Services:...
WorkSafeBC covers hearing aids and related services for workers with an accepted work-related hearing loss claim. ▸ Who can use this? • Workers with an accepted WorkSafeBC claim for...
Job help for young newcomers to Canada. ▸ What you get • One-on-one employment counselling: career goals and career exploration • Job search support for the job you want • Help with your...
If you are on Income Assistance and want to get ready for work, Active Measures is a 10-week program to help you make that move. It is built around the cultural teachings of a canoe journey. You...
If you are an adult with a developmental disability and you want to work, ARC's LIFE program gives you one-on-one support. ▸ What you get: individual support with learning, being part of your...
More than 200 short videos of real people describing their jobs across BC industries. A free career exploration tool if you are unsure what path to pursue. A WorkBC government resource.
If you qualify for Community Living BC (CLBC) support, one support you can get is help finding a job. ▸ How it works Talk to a CLBC facilitator about employment support options. This could...
HelpKelowna lists employment resources serving Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, and Peachland. Each listing includes contact details, location, and hours where available — free to browse, with no account required.
No. HelpKelowna is a free community resource navigation tool with no account, no sign-up, and no tracking. Any eligibility requirements are shown on each resource's own page.
HelpKelowna focuses on free and low-cost services. Each listing shows its cost and any eligibility details so you can find what fits your situation.
Open a listing for its phone number, address, and hours when those are on file. Call the organization to confirm before you go — details can change. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For suicide support in Canada, call or text 9-8-8.
HelpKelowna
Community resources for Kelowna & West Kelowna