A panel discussion about current priorities of the Provincial government.
Karen Blackman joined the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction in January 2022 as the Assistant Deputy Minister, Employment and Labour Market Services Division (ELMSD). ELMSD’s mission is to support B.C. job seekers to improve their quality of life through inclusive employment opportunities. Karen is responsible for WorkBC Employment Services, contracted service providers who deliver employment services through 102 WorkBC Centers across British Columbia. She is also responsible for the provincially offered programs, Assistive Technology Services and Apprentice Services.
Basier Yosufi is a Senior Manager with the Sustainable Economy Division of Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation (JEDI).
Chad Doerksen: Director, Post-Secondary Policy at Government of British Columbia
Bob Haugen facilitating