The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is a not-for-profit society formed under the BC Societies Act and governed by the Constitution and Bylaws document.
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TOTA has several Tourism Resiliency Advisors within our team. Our diverse group of Program Advisors provide hands-on support to help tourism businesses access resources and opportunities to overcome the impact of the pandemic.
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TOTA is seeking tourism operators to provide job placements post-program for job-ready participants. Sign up to receive a list of potential candidates based on location, interest, and experience. Job postings will be shared during and after the Job Fair.
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TOTA hosted a virtual Job Fair & Open House on April 22 to introduce participants of the Tourism Skills Training Program to potential employers and industry connections.
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TOTA is seeking tourism operators to provide mentoring to Training Centre program participants. By volunteering as a mentor you can make a difference for a budding tourism professional by sharing career advice, positive support, and encouraging words.
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TOTA has compiled accessibility recommendations for tourism businesses to offer experiences, products, and services for all.
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TOTA has signed a formal agreement with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna and Thoughtfull Workplace Wellness Strategies, which includes:
Personal wellbeing resources & services are available free of charge.
CMHA will deliver programming through an ongoing webinar series.
Participants of the Tourism Resiliency Program can access workplace psychological health and safety training and advising at a subsidized rate.
The Community Futures - TOTA Taskforce is proud to offer the “Thompson Okanagan Tourism Micro Loan Program,” in alignment with the Regional Relief & Recovery Fund (RRRF). To apply for a micro loan, tourism stakeholders must be referred to a Community Futures office by a Thompson Okanagan Tourism Resiliency Program Advisor. Advisors will also provide ongoing, one-on-one support to tourism businesses. There is no cost to participate.
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