Back in the Saddle!
BOB is proud to be a partner with the Lookout Society and Mighty Riders in The Cycle Back Bicycle Repair Training Program. Cycle Back is a 6 week training program with a 2 week work practicum for people who are interested in working as bicycle technicians. The participants also get connected to jobs upon the completion of the course. BOB is pleased to assist with advertising and recruiting local participants for the program. Recently we were pleased to refer 5 inner-city residents who are passionate about bikes and cycling. The participants have all said that the Cycle Back program is a great way for each of them to make a fresh start. We are looking forward to celebrating with all the participants at the graduation near the end of May and are excited to continue to find more inner-city residents who are ready to get back in the saddle, or make a career change! The Cycle Back program has on-going intakes with classes starting every 6 weeks.
Interested participants can drop by the BOB office at 163 E Pender between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday, to complete an application for the Cycle Back program.
Army & Navy has got SOLE!
Over 100,000 pairs of soles! Army & Navy has been having their Legendary Shoe Sale for decades and the sale has become a part of the history of the DTES community. Shoppers are known to queue outside of the store for hours before the doors open. The sale boasts over 100,000 pairs of shoes and requires extra staff to keep the store stocked and organized throughout the sale. Through our BOB BusinessLinks program, we were able to connect 23 inner-city residents to employment with Army & Navy. Colin Pierce, HR manager for Army & Navy, participated in the BusinessLinks session by providing an overview of the job opportunities, leading a workplace tour, and showing a Shoe Sale documentary. Colin helped to prepare all the participants to work in what would prove to be a very busy, chaotic and rewarding work environment. BOB BusinessLinks programs have been connecting inner-city residents to specific jobs and employers for over 5 years. It has been great working with Army and Navy this time!
For more information about BusinessLinks, or if BOB can help you recruit and connect people to opportunities in your workplace, please contact: jobpostings@bobics.org
- by Ada
