Got foreign experience and qualifications in the Engineering & Technology sector and struggling to find a job? We can help you! KCR - Career paths program for Skilled Immigrants offers services and support to immigrants and protected persons who have been in Canada 10 years or less. Contact us at:careerpaths@kcr.ca to learn more.
KCR Community Resources
Non-profit Organizations
Kelowna, BC 905 followers
A community where individuals and families are supported in leading healthy, productive and fulfilling lives.
About us
KCR is a not-for-profit agency fostering diversity, collaboration and resourcefulness by tailoring services to meet community, family and individual needs. Our vision is a community where individuals and families are supported in leading healthy, productive and fulfilling lives. KCR is a multi-service agency offering programs and projects in four overarching areas: 1) Community Services: Promotes community information, supporting volunteer management and hosting learning opportunities. 2) Employment Services: Helping unemployed and under-employed individuals identify career and educational goals, navigate the job search and develop essential job skills. Collaborating with employers in the Central Okanagan to more easily recruit quality applicants. 3) Family & Adoption Services: Providing family-centred, preventative supports and program referrals to parents with young children to increase knowledge, skills and community connections. Facilitating the legal and emotional process for adoptive parents building their family through intercountry and domestic adoption, for birthparents who want to make adoption plans and children in need of permanent homes. 4) Immigrant Services: Assisting Immigrants to Canada to feel welcome by providing information and connecting them to the community. Promoting the benefits of cultural diversity in our community by coordinating cultural awareness activities. Our core values: ~ Respect - Value everyone ~ Integrity - Do the right thing ~ Inclusiveness - Embrace and celebrate diversity ~ Empowering - Strengthen lives Learn more about us at www.kcr.ca.
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https://kcr.ca/
External link for KCR Community Resources
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Kelowna, BC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1983
- Specialties
- Community Information Search, Volunteer Opportunities Search, Immigrant Services, Adoption Services, Employment Services, Family Services, Community Services, Volunteer Centre, Refugee Assistance, and Crisis Line
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620 Leon Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 9T2, CA
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700 Pearson Road
Kelowna, British Columbia V1X5H8, CA
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620 Leon Avenue
Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 9T2, CA
Employees at KCR Community Resources
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Are you ready to make an impact? As a Crisis Line Responder, you will provide support to individuals in our community experiencing emotional or situational distress through phone and texting while growing personally and professionally. With training, ongoing support, and a flexible shift schedule, you will be empowered to make a difference in this meaningful role. The next training starts on September 3rd, 2024. Applications will be accepted until August 12th, 2024. For more information or an application, please email Shae at shae@kcr.ca.
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Register Now: https://buff.ly/3LvZYgk Discover the hidden job market and other opportunities that your connections, community, and local surroundings may reveal. Take this chance to broaden your understanding of these networks and how to access them. This workshop is for you if you are: 🖋️ Permanent Residents (in the last 10 years) 🖋️ Minimum 1- 2 years of prearrival experience in the desired occupation 🖋️ Minimum CLB 5 for English Proficiency Register Now: https://buff.ly/3LvZYgk
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Here are some pics from our last Youth Soccer sessions! It's not too late to join in the fun! Register for next week's session here: https://buff.ly/4enPnBG August session dates are to be announced soon!
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We featured this article in our capital news column! Check it out on our website and read the full article here: https://buff.ly/4fu2nX1
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Register Now: https://buff.ly/3ScjYsd Learn about the Career Paths program that helps skilled immigrants find work aligned with the education and experience they brought to Canada. This workshop is for you if you are: 🖋️ Residing in the Thompson Okanagan & Kootenays region. 🖋️ Minimum 1- 2 years of prearrival experience in the desired occupation 🖋️ Minimum CLB 5 for English Proficiency Register Now: https://buff.ly/3ScjYsd
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Register now:https://buff.ly/3WlQdrk With grants becoming more competitive and difficult to attain, many organizations have had even less to work with to meet increased needs in the community. KCR and our team of local fund development specialists can help you build your skills and master effective techniques in preparing and writing your next grant proposal during this six-module workshop! From Logic Models to Telling a Compelling Story, to Making Sense of the Dollars and Packaging a Professional Submission, this course will help you bring in the dollars for your organization. All participants should have an idea for a new or existing project or program that their organization is seeking grant funding for, as well as a reasonable understanding of the operation of the project or program. Register Now: https://buff.ly/3WlQdrk
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Register Now: https://buff.ly/3LvZYgk Discover the hidden job market and other opportunities that your connections, community, and local surroundings may reveal. Take this chance to broaden your understanding of these networks and how to access them. This workshop is for you if you are: 🖋️ Permanent Residents (in the last 10 years) 🖋️ Minimum 1- 2 years of prearrival experience in the desired occupation 🖋️ Minimum CLB 5 for English Proficiency Register Now: https://buff.ly/3LvZYgk
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Register Now: https://buff.ly/3ScjYsd Learn about the Career Paths program that helps skilled immigrants find work aligned with the education and experience they brought to Canada. This workshop is for you if you are: 🖋️ Residing in the Thompson Okanagan & Kootenays region. 🖋️ Minimum 1- 2 years of prearrival experience in the desired occupation 🖋️ Minimum CLB 5 for English Proficiency Register Now: https://buff.ly/3ScjYsd
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Register now: https://buff.ly/3WlQdrk With grants becoming more competitive and difficult to attain, many organizations have had even less to work with to meet increased needs in the community. KCR and our team of local fund development specialists can help you build your skills and master effective techniques in preparing and writing your next grant proposal during this six-module workshop! From Logic Models to Telling a Compelling Story, to Making Sense of the Dollars and Packaging a Professional Submission, this course will help you bring in the dollars for your organization. All participants should have an idea for a new or existing project or program that their organization is seeking grant funding for, as well as a reasonable understanding of the operation of the project or program. Register Now: https://buff.ly/3WlQdrk
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