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Employment and work in Kelowna, British Columbia

JHS Okanagan - REnEW (Residential Energy and Efficiency Works) Employment Training Program

Offered by John Howard Society - Cornerstone Cold Weather Shelter

Website checked March 2026

In short

REnEW (Residential Energy and Efficiency Works) is an innovative employment training program that specializes in energy efficiency.

Who it is for
Adults
What it helps with
Money to get by, Learning and school, Skills for work, A job
Where
1436 St Paul St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6
How to reach
(250) 317-4852 · Website
Last verified
, by the organization
About this service

REnEW (Residential Energy and Efficiency Works) is an innovative employment training program that specializes in energy efficiency. REnEW prepares individuals with barriers to employment for entry-level construction, building maintenance, or use as a basis for further education. REnEW includes classroom and field training. Participants will learn:

  • job readiness training workshops,
  • basic construction methods,
  • skills to make homes more energy efficient,
  • hands-on training including draft proofing, caulking, upgrading insulation, and installing water-efficient devices,
  • how to develop an employment action plan,
  • WCB Occupational First Aid Level 1, CSTS, WHMIS & Fall Protection.

Upon completion of REnEW, graduates get tools, safety equipment, a tool-belt, and ongoing support to start their new job.

Who can use it?

Adults experiencing barriers to employment

How do I get in touch?

Listed in Kelowna, British Columbia.

1436 St Paul St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6

1436 St Paul St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6Kelowna, British Columbia

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