Last week the 2016 State of the Island Economic Report was released at the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) Summit. Highlights of the report can be found on this week’s hot sheet.

Check out this week’s hot sheet for up-to-date information on events, local business buzz and job leads.

Networking is key to an effective job search and there are a number of events in Nanaimo and north Island this month to speak with potential employers. See this week’s hot sheet for more information.

Interested in a career in corrections? The Justice Institute of BC is o­ffering a free information session that will introduce you to the corrections profession and highlight what is required to work within a BC Correctional Centre. The session will be held at Nanaimo Correctional Centre on Saturday Oct 15, from 9am until noon. To register call 250-756-3343 or email Training CTDO@jibc with register in the subject line. More information can be found on this week’s hot sheet.