The Skills Centre

The Skills Centre is a non-profit strengthening rural and industrial communities and workplaces in BC through workforce skills development, training services and social development programming. It offers skills training and wellness programs for youth, mature workers and everyone in between to build a caring community of skilled, productive and engaged people. Our Vision: The Skills Centre is a leader in fostering inclusive, resilient and prosperous communities. Our Mission: Strengthening rural and industrial communities and workplaces through workforce skills development, training services, social development and poverty reduction programming. Our Values: Diversity, collaboration, innovation, advocacy & accountability Our 5 Year Strategic Plan Organizational Goal: In the next five years, the Skills Centre will diversify and strengthen our services, partnerships, staff and clients to become self-sustaining. To meet the needs of changing communities, we will invest in staff capacities, physical infrastructure and platforms that ensure the Skills Centre is a valuable community partner. While focusing on local and regional programs, we will also seek partnerships with provincial and national organizations to create new opportunities for the future.