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PICS is bidding for a project for which we require an existing and/or modifiable residential building (house or a motel) conforming to the following building attributes. Serious proponents, please contact on or before June 28, 2019. Non-institutional/homelike Safe for residents and staff Innovative in design and flexible in functionality Operationally efficient  Environmentally responsible design, construction, and operations 14 Single room units, including a 2- piece bathroom Dining area with flexible usage space and an area for resident food preparation and a small servery Shared shower units with a minimum of 1 wheelchair accessible shower unit 2-3 wheelchair accessible units All units walker accessible Personal units closets, cabinetry Laundry   Contact: Raminder Kang 604-596-7722 Ext. 139 604-729-0406 raminder.kang@pics.bc.ca   Jagtar Dhaliwal 604-596-7722 Ext. 110 604-719-4681 Jagtar.dhaliwal@pics.bc.ca

Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, Melanie Mark visited Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society head office on May 23, 2019 to make an announcement regarding the funding provided to PICS.  PICS Society will receive an annual funding over the next two years to deliver skills training programs and supports to young adults and young adults at risk, including former youth in care. The two programs at PICS are among 39 programs in BC that started on April 1, 2019. These programs are providing training and employment support programs for people aged between 18 and 24 years, regardless of their employment insurance availability. The types of programs vary by service provider, but typically include skills training, mentorship and other supports to help participants overcome employment barriers. These barriers could include lack of work experience or occupational skills, as well as involvement in the criminal justice system, incomplete high school [...]