OUR IMPACT

Since 1978, the WorkLink Employment Society has supported the Westshore, Sooke, and Port Renfrew areas. We support the community with employment programs for job seekers and employers, economic development, and business support. At WorkLink, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. We are dedicated to connecting individuals with meaningful employment, making them self-sufficient, and transforming lives and communities.

WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

Every contribution made to WorkLink directly fuels our programs and services to empower individuals and uplift our entire community. Your support enables us to provide essential resources that help people overcome barriers and achieve their employment goals.

Youth & Adult Employment Programs

Outreach to Remote Communities

Economic Development Initiatives

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Employment & Training Projects

delivered between 1978 – 2024

Community Members Supported

between 2008-2024

Workshops

in 2023

Outreach Visits

in 2023

Event Attendees

betweeen 2019 – 2024

Event Hosted

betweeen 2019 – 2024

CLIENT STORIES

Life-Changing Success
“I came across your ad on my Facebook news feed. I’ve been meaning to reach out for a while and I always forget. I wanted to say that WorkLink changed my life! What WorkLink did for me back in 2011/2012 has set a trajectory for me that I could not ever have imagined in my education and career. I will always rave about your services and how blessed I was to be supported by the WorkLink team in Colwood. I went from having no education past high school and was laid off from a 10 year position as a manager, to my current status working in the school district and now taking my Masters in Education. Thank you so much WorkLink.”
Learning Something New
“As background, I have been researching, developing, and delivering seminars and webinars on business topics for 20 years. I was most impressed with the quality and quantity of content, and the professionalism of the facilitators. Even though I have lots of experience in this profession, I learned some new things in each workshop.”
Re-awakened Passion

“My job search was very frustrating. I’d never had to do a resume in my life. A friend told me about WorkLink; he’d gotten a good job in construction through them. Worklink helped me tremendously. They laid the groundwork for me to get this job through the job development service. I started out as a dishwasher at Mom’s café, and now I’m the kitchen manger. I take care of HR issues, ordering, costing and production. I’m so happy because now I feel needed, wanted and appreciated for my skills. It’s re-awakened a passion and drive I’d forgotten I had.”

Making a Difference

“I wanted to thank you for being so instrumental in helping me get to where I am today. I owe so much to you and the gang down at Worklink. Even though I have no military background it didn’t seem to matter. Everywhere I have worked for the Corps of Commissionaires, everybody has been so welcoming, patient and excepting of me every step of the way. I wanted to share with you all how some banged up semi-retired guy can still make a difference out there.”

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COBS Bread Westshore

Since 2014, Cobs Bread Westshore has been donating bread weekly to WorkLink and other local non-profit organizations. Their continuous support has resulted in the contribution of over 30,000 pastry items to help feed our clients and the local community.