ASPECT represents over 100 member organizations offering community-based employment services in 190 communities throughout British Columbia. Its members employ several hundreds of British Columbians and represent significant community investment in the employment services sector. |
ASPECT members are experts in the delivery of employment servicesthat help British Columbians find and keep jobs. The community-based organizations we represent support employment in local communities. They create opportunities, provide support, put to use their local expertise and connections, advocate for change, and foster entrepreneurship, all of which help individuals and communities achieve greater economic stability and prosperity. We support our members in making their communities more economically stable and prosperous by advocating for the sector, providing professional development, creating opportunities, and making connections. At ASPECT, we believe that it is our responsibility to help politicians and policymakers understand the needs of job seekers and communities throughout the province. We identify changes and opportunities in the labour market. We share what we learn with the government and collaborate to create policies, programs, and funding with client needs at the centre. As a sector, we have a unique perspective that we voice to make a difference in BC’s economy and the lives of British Columbians by helping them reach their employment potential. Check out our CEO Blog for updates on some of the issues we are addressingorsign up to receive our weekly newsletter Aspectives News. |
Advocate for Your Sector! From advising senior government decision-makers on employability and career training issues and opportunities to assisting members with challenging situations - ASPECT has been the voice of community-based training and workplace development service providers in BC for nearly 30 years. ASPECT works with other organizations to find overlapping mandates and finds ways to promote or support interest-holders who can promote or support the work that its members are doing. Find out more about our network and who we collaborate with in BC and across Canada. |