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Education / Employment / Development - Nelson Area & Slocan Valley

Service Canada Centre - Nelson

Offers information and support related to Government of Canada services and programsmore info

Address / Contact Info
Chako Mika Mall Main Floor
1125 Lakeside Drive
, Nelson, BC, V1L 5Z3
General Enquiries: 1-800-622-6232
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-926-9105
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Services for Community Living (SCL) - Nelson

Serves individuals with developmental disabilities by providing housing, employment services and person centered support. more info

Address / Contact Info
Nelson CARES Society
100 - 205 Hall Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 0B4
Phone: (250)352-6011 ext 5269
Nelson CARES Office: (250) 352-6011
Fax: (250) 352-9855
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Silver King, Nelson Campus, Selkirk College

The primary site for the School of Industry Trades and Training and one of several locations for Academic Upgrading, SOAR (Steps to Opportunities, Academics & Readiness)) and Community Education & Workplace Training programs.more info

Address / Contact Info
2001 Silver King Road
, Nelson, BC, V1L 1C8
Phone: (250) 352-6601
Toll-free: 1-866-301-6601
Fax: (250) 352-3180
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SkilledTradesBC

Advances British Columbia’s trades training system. Works with industry and employers, trainees and apprentices, and training providers.more info

Address / Contact Info
800 - 8100 Granville Avenue
, Richmond, BC, V6Y 3T6
Toll-free: 1-866-660-6011
Phone: (778) 328-8700
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Skills Training, Employment, Post Secondary (STEPS), Metis Nation BC

A Metis specific program that offers a range of support programs for Métis trainees, jobseekers, and scholars who are looking to upgrade skills, for advice on a job search, or to continue with an education. more info

Address / Contact Info
STEPS Thompson & Okanagan Regional Office
13 - 1800 Tranquille Road
, Kamloops, BC, V2B 3L9
Region 3 Thompson/Okanagan Offic: 1-855-376-9363
Region 4 Kootenays Office: 1-888-417-3306
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Slocan Learning Centre / Employment Counselling

Learning Centre offers a variety of services to the public, focusing on employment and business support including services provided by Kootenay Career Development Services.more info

Address / Contact Info
Slocan Valley Community Service Society
1001 Harold Street
, Slocan, BC, V0G 2C0
KCDS Employment Counsellor: (250) 352-6200
Slocan Valley Community Services : (250) 355-2484
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SOAR (Steps to Opportunities, Academics & Readiness) Program, Selkirk College

Available to students whose academic, social, emotional and / or cognitive skills and abilities require personal support and assistance in order for them to actively participate in a college setting. more info

Address / Contact Info
Selkirk College, School of Academic Upgrading & Development
Program Coordinator: (250) 352 6601 ext 13219
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South Nelson Elementary School

Grades K - 5; School District No. 8 - Kootenay Lakemore info

Address / Contact Info
814 Latimer Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4V7
Office: (250) 354-4139
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St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School

Grades K - 9; A Catholic Independent Schoolmore info

Address / Contact Info
523 Mill Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4S2
Phone: (250) 352-3041
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StrongStart Early Learning Centres - Slocan Valley

Offers a free, play-based early learning drop-in program for preschool-age (birth to 5 years) children attending with their parents or caregivers.more info

Address / Contact Info
Slocan Valley Community Services Society
1001 Harold Street
, Slocan, BC, V0G 2C0
SVCSS Office: (250) 355-2484
SVCSS Fax: (250) 355-2389
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