Welcome to KES

KES has plenty to offer. Whether you’re looking for work, considering a career change, investigating retraining or thinking of starting your own business KES has something for you. Professional employment counselors are available to help you to develop an action plan to get you where you want to go. It could be as simple as providing you with tips on improving your résumé to conducting an in depth career assessment. We have the latest information on grants and funding for education and small business starts. We also conduct specialized employment programs for various groups of people.

 Our resource centre is a comfortable space where the latest jobs and training opportunities are posted and our friendly staff are available to help you. Clients have access to nine computers with high speed internet, a laser printer, a scanner and a telephone. If you’re not computer savvy but have to put together a résumé we have résumé and cover letter builders on our computers to make it easy. We also do faxing and photocopying. Our comprehensive resource library  contains over 150 up-to-date titles on small business, job search, technology and self-help topics. All books are available for lending for up to two-weeks. Our community resource directory will help you locate programs and services in our community.

Job seeker services are free-of-charge but if you are not a job seeker you can still use many of our services. See our price list. If you’re an employer we’ve got services that will help you with your HR needs. We also have an electronic projector for lending to other non-profit organizations. There is no charge for this service however, you will need to call ahead and book the equipment. 

About KES

KES has been serving the employment needs of the Creston Valley since 1990. The organization is a registered charity and deeply committed to Creston’s economic health and vitality. We work with many organizations in the community to address both emerging and longstanding issues affecting the local labour market. Together we help make Creston the unique and positive place that it is to live and work in.

KES has no core sources of funding; and so, must compete for all the monies that come into the organization. Most of the programs and services we offer are a result of provincial or federal government contracts secured through competitive processes. Occasionally we seek support from foundations, local government and even private businesses. Truly, our funding partners come in all shapes and sizes and we are deeply grateful for each one!

Philosophy:
“We believe that everyone has the right to meaningful employment and that employed citizens build healthy communities. We further believe that locally driven community development produces economic and social benefits that are relevant and sustainable.”