Single Parent Employment Initiative (SPEI): Free, walk in or by phone. Who it's for: Single parents; currently on BC income assistance or disability assistance; on assistance at least 3 months to get funded training; may….
Categories: Employment, Family, Financial Aid
If you are a single parent on BC income assistance or disability assistance, you may get free job training and support to find a long-term job. ▸ Who can get this? • You are a single parent • You are on income assistance or disability assistance now • For funded training, you must have been on assistance for at least 3 months • You may also qualify if you have a post-secondary degree but cannot find work in your field ▸ What you get • Up to 2 years of funded training or paid work experience • You keep your income or disability assistance while you train • Child care costs covered during training or a work placement, and for your first year of work • Transportation costs covered • WorkBC workshops on resumes, interviews and getting ready for work • Health supplements for a full year after you leave assistance for a job. This includes dental, optical, MSP (Medical Services Plan) with no premium, and PharmaCare. • Bursaries, grants and scholarships do not reduce your assistance while you are in an approved program ▸ How to apply 1. Call or visit your local WorkBC Employment Services Centre. 2. A case manager looks at your interests, background and the local job market. 3. Together you make a plan for the supports you need. ▸ Good to know • Training examples include early childhood education, medical services, and construction and trades. GED and short courses like WHMIS can also count. • Some jobs need more than 2 years of training and may not be funded. • If you need child care during training, also apply for the Affordable Child Care Benefit.
Also known as: SPEI single parent employment initiative welfare income assistance job training WorkBC child care single mom single dad
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