The professionals at Partners in Resources (Piers) are celebrating 15 years of supporting government and local community organizations to provide employment services and skills training to vulnerable community members. We chatted with Director Crystal Croteau about how the team at Piers has spent the past 15 years focusing on the growth of individuals in our community, snowballing into growth for the organization as well.
What is something you wish you knew when you first began?
While I knew the social services industry was riddled with change, I didn't quite realize how much. We are often awarded short term contracts and are looking for the next contract almost immediately after a project starts. A proactive approach is needed to say the least!
What is something people might not know about Partners in Resources?
Partners in Resources' journey started in a small, shared office space in Kelowna and since those humble beginnings, Piers has expanded to include locations up and down the valley with offices in Kelowna, Penticton, West Kelowna and Vernon.
What are you looking forward to/planning for the future?
There are so many things to look forward to: contributing to the people and the communities we serve, working with fellow businesses who support a diverse workforce, continuing our working relationships with all the amazing service providers who share our passion and the privilege of working with the amazing and growing team at Piers.
Partners in Resources (Piers) provide vulnerable community members with skill development and employment services through a holistic perspective. Piers is located at 205-4788 Bernard Avenue in downtown Kelowna. You can learn more about the Piers team and their services on their
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