For the month of August The Hot Sheet will only be published twice (August 2nd and August 30th). In this week’s hot sheet we see the government’s continued support of VIU’s trades training programs. Discussions are also starting for the creation of a walking/biking trail to join Rathtrevor Provincial Park to Parksville Community Park.

ITA and WorkBC have launched a new innovative online Apprentice Job Match tool which will better connect British Columbian apprentices looking for on-the-job training they need to boost their skills and achieve certification in their chosen trade. For more of the latest labour market information see this week’s hot sheet.

An article posted on the Parksville Beach News website on June 28th indicates “those who watch tourism numbers closely in our region say 2016 is shaping up to be better than 2015 — and that was a record year for many operators. The numbers available from the first four months of the year show occupancy rates at hotels, motels, etc. were up 13 per cent from 2015 and the all-important revenue per available room stat shows a 37 per cent increase, said Blain Sepos, executive director of the Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association.” This increase in visitors means tourism employers will be on the look out for staff! Often these employers like to meet you in person. Spruce up your resume, dress to impress and drop in at a quieter time to apply. You might just be the person they are looking for. For more leads check out this week’s hot sheet.

Also please note that during the months of July and August the Hot Sheet will be produced every second week. The next hot sheet will be out July 19th.

See this week’s hot sheet for a variety of job leads and business buzz.