W.O.R.K Program

Women’s Occupational Readiness and Knowledge Program

Transitioning back into work can be challenging, but our Employment Coaches are here to support you with education, internships, and one-on-one guidance to help you achieve financial empowerment.

Program Offers

1:1 Employment Navigation Support
Job Bank Links
Post Secondary & Scholarship / Student Aid Application Support
Interview Attire
Bus Tickets | ARCH Pass
Access to Computers & Printer
Annual Free Tax Clinic
Free Financial Literacy Workshops
Internship Program for Employment Experience + Skills Development
Farmers Market | Social Impact Business
Career Counselling **Coming Soon**

*We are always seeking partnerships with organizations, education providers businesses & individuals with business management experience

Upcoming Financial Literacy Table Talks

Managing Credit 101

September 12 | 5p - 6p
Join us for this virtual financial literacy workshop designed to help women build confidence in understanding and managing credit. We’ll cover the basics of credit scores, reports, and responsible borrowing, along with practical tips for reducing debt and strengthening financial independence.
Budgeting 101

September 17 | 3 pm - 4 pm
This session is in partnership with Kamloops CMHA Clubhouse, where our facilitator will be facilitating for members of the Kamloops CMHS Clubhouse on learning the basics of building a budget.

If you are a member of the Clubhouse, do not miss out on this workshop!

Register For Free!

Canada Job Bank

Connect with our employment coaches for support applying to jobs, accessing computers for resume development and support with mock interviews: employment@interiorwomenscentre.org

Job Bank

What Does an Employment Coach Do?

At the Interior Women’s Centre Society, our Employment Coach walks alongside women as they navigate the path to meaningful work and financial independence. An Employment Coach is here to:

Work one-on-one to strengthen resumes, craft cover letters, and practice interview skills.
Explore job opportunities that match each woman’s unique skills, experience, and goals.
Create a safe space to talk about money through Financial Literacy Table Talks.
Support access to resources like our Free Tax Clinic, run in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency.
Connect women with advocates to help set up bank accounts, obtain ID, clear records, and reduce barriers to employment.
Offer mentorship and design individualized employment plans, with opportunities to gain experience through our Social Impact Business internship program.

An Employment Coach is more than a guide; they are a mentor, an advocate, and a partner in helping women rebuild confidence, grow skills, and step into new opportunities.

Our Social Impact Business

The Interior Women’s Centre Society is proud to operate a social impact storefront, where every donation directly supports women in our community. All proceeds raised go back into our WORK Program, sustaining free financial literacy education and employment support for women.

What began at the Kamloops Farmers’ Market has now grown into a storefront initiative, with plans to expand online. This space not only raises funds but also creates meaningful opportunities for women. Through internships, women with little to no employment experience can build skills for their resumes or rediscover purpose through work and volunteering.

Internships include hands-on learning in product creation, marketing, leadership development, financial management, budgeting, inventory management and customer service. Each season, we welcome 2–3 women into this program, walking alongside them as they build confidence, gain experience, and prepare for future employment.

By supporting this space, whether through purchasing our handmade goods (including our much-loved chickens!) or contributing as a partner, you are directly helping women rebuild their futures while strengthening our community.