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Abbotsford
The Service Canada Centre in Abbotsford offers a number of programs and services to help the unemployed in Abbotsford and Mission with their search for work. However, it is important to keep in mind that while most of these programs are open to all unemployed Canadians, others are restricted to those people who are currently receiving Employment Insurance, or have received it in the past. To find out whether or not you are eligible and determine which programs and services best meet your needs please contact the Career Assistance and Resources for Employment 
for assistance.
- Assisted Services
- Non Assisted Services
- Enhanced Services
- Career Planning
- Job Search
- Self Employment
- Training and Learning
Assisted Services
Enhanced services in the community can be accessed by unemployed Canadians through two Community Employment Development Offices (CEDO) that also provide specialized services for Immigrants, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities. These Employment Development Offices are the first step in accessing programs and services. They provide assistance in assessing your employment related needs and your program eligibility, they will help you to develop an individual return to work action plan and then provide referrals to appropriate programs and services in the community. Starting at the CEDO will assist you to get on the right track and identify resources to help you return to work faster and with less confusion.
Career Assistance and Resources for Employment (CARE)
Abbotsford Site:
200-31943 South Fraser Way,
Abbotsford, B.C. ....604 755-3388
Mission Site:
33171 2nd Ave,
Mission, B.C. ....604 814-0732
- Provides personal, professional employment expertise to assist unemployed residents to return to work. Services include: employment needs assessments, local employment program and services referrals, individual employment counseling, assistance with the development of a realistic return to work action plan and other individual re-employment related assistance.
Youth Employment Resource Centre
101 - 32883 South Fraser Way,
Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2A6....604 859-9454
Non-Assisted Services - Employment Resource Centres
Non-assisted services like the Employment Resource Centers below are self-directed drop in centers which will give you access to the computers and resources needed to help you look for employment. You can access these programs on an as needed basis and do not need a referral from the Community Employment Development Office – simply drop into the location of your choice to use the equipment and resources.
Career Assistance and Resources for Employment (CARE)
Abbotsford Site:
200-31943 South Fraser Way,
Abbotsford, B.C. ....604 755-3388
Mission Site:
33171 2nd Ave, Mission,
B.C. ....604 814-0732
- Provides personal, professional employment expertise to assist unemployed residents to return to work. Services include: employment needs assessments, local employment program and services referrals, individual employment counseling, assistance with the development of a realistic return to work action plan and other individual re-employment related assistance.
Enhanced Services
If you need help to find information on possible job opportunities or are considering a change, career planning or employment counselling might be right for you. These programs and services provide short term individual or group sessions to assist the unemployed in becoming ready for the working world. This can include assistance with Career Planning, Job Search, Self Employment, Training and Learning, and/or Employment Maintenance.
Career Planning
The following organizations provide services such as vocational testing, career goal setting, and counselling on employment related issues. In order to access these services you must start at the Career Assistance and Resources for Employment with an employment needs assessment to obtain the required referral.
Compass Program
103 - 33255 South Fraser Way,
Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2B2....604 859-4500
- Offers career decision making programs for Abbotsford and Mission residents.
Career Coach
Community Skills Centre - Mission
209-33123 1st Avenue,
Mission, B.C. V2V 1G5....604 826-0626
- Offers career decision making in a one on one format for Mission and Abbotsford residents.
Job Search
The following organizations provide job search assistance such as resume writing, job interview techniques, information on jobs and education, job postings, and job finding clubs. In order to access these services you must start at the Career Assistance and Resources for Employment with an employment needs assessment to obtain the required referral.
Mission Community Skills Centre
209-33123 First Avenue,
Mission, BC V2V 1G3....604 826-0626
- Offers job search workshops and one-on-one individual sessions in Mission and in Abbotsford.
Success @ Work
200 - 33119 South Fraser Way,
Abbotsford, B.C.....604 854-6292
- To assist and support unemployed people in obtaining work and sustaining long-term employment.
English for Living and Working
32355 Mouat Drive,
Abbotsford, B.C.....604 859-3928
- A six-week job search program to assist clients with cultural barriers to employment.
RITE Program
33760 Essendene Avenue,
Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H2....604 859-0033
- Reaching Independence Through Employment assists unemployed Abbotsford area males in obtaining and retaining employment.
W.R.I.T.E. Program
103 – 34314 Marshall Rd.
Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 1L9....604 854-1500
- Women Reaching Independence Through Employment assists unemployed Abbotsford women in obtaining and retaining employment.
Mission R.I.T.E / W.R.I.T.E. Program
33167, 2nd Avenue,
Mission BC, V2V 6T8....604 814-0052
- Men/Women Reaching Independence Through Employment assists unemployed Mission men and women in obtaining and retaining employment.
Self Employment
If you have an idea for a business, and need assistance setting it up, you may be eligible to receive some financial support. The following organization can help you. In order to access these services you must start at the Career Assistance and Resources for Employment with an employment needs assessment to obtain the required referral.
Community Futures Development
Corporation of North Fraser
32386 Fletcher Avenue,
Mission, B.C. V2V 5T1....604 826-6252
or 1 888 826-6252
- A program designed to assist people successfully start their own business.
Training and Learning
If you are unable to find work and require retraining, you may be eligible to receive funds for occupational training. If you are interested in training please contact one of the following Community Employment Development Offices.
Career Assistance and Resources for Employment (CARE)
Abbotsford Site:
200-31943 South Fraser Way,
Abbotsford, B.C. ....604 755-3388
Mission Site:
33171 2nd Ave,
Mission, B.C. ....604 814-0732
- Provides personal, professional employment expertise to assist unemployed residents to return to work. Services include: employment needs assessments, local employment program and services referrals, individual employment counseling, assistance with the development of a realistic return to work action plan and other individual re-employment related assistance.
If you have formal training but are unable to find a job because you lack work experience, you may be eligible for a targeted wage subsidy. The targeted wage subsidy program is designed to help unemployed individuals gain work experience. Through this program, an employer receives assistance with wage costs while an employee benefits from current work experience. For more information please contact the following organization. In order to access these services you must start at the Career Assistance and Resources for Employment and obtain the appropriate referral.
Bowman Employment Services Inc.
150 - 2881 Garden Street,
Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 4X1....604 504-5515
....604 504-5514 (fax)
