The Cost of Housing is the Number One Concern
Jim Anderson is the Executive Director of Venture Kamloops. The number one economic concern when people consider moving to Kamloops is the cost of housing. This is one of the biggest concerns for families with young children.
There's a Legacy Effect to the Kids Who Don't Get a Good Start
Jim Anderson is the Executive Director of Venture Kamloops. In this video, Jim explains that there’s a legacy effect to the kids that don’t get a good start. It’s important that a child has a solid foundation at a young age in order to increase their chances for success later on.
A Child Needs Opportunities
Jim Anderson is the Executive Director of Venture Kamloops. In this video, Jim explains the importance of providing well-rounded opportunities to a child. During the ages of 0-6, a child needs to take advantage of these developmental opportunities to become a well-rounded, well-adjusted child.
The Question That Comes up More Often Than Not
Jim Anderson is the Executive Director of Venture Kamloops. The question Jim is asked the most frequently is the opportunities available in Kamloops for spouses. Jim explains this concern is crucial because in today’s society, families need two incomes.
Mom Has to Be in the Workforce
Jim Anderson is the Executive Director of Venture Kamloops. In today’s society, most mothers are employed to provide a dual income for their families. In this video, Jim explains why more women than ever are working full time jobs.
A Family Unit Doesn't Always Exist
Jim Anderson is the Executive Director of Venture Kamloops. In this video, Jim explains when both parents work full-time jobs, that immediately takes away time that could be spent as a family. Sometimes parents have different work schedules—therefore, a "family unit" doesn’t exist.
A Small Town With Big City Amenities
Jim Anderson is the Executive Director of Venture Kamloops. One of the great things about Kamloops, is the size of the city. It's a small town, but comes with big city amenities. This means that families are able to spend less time commuting their children to different activities and have more quality time spent as a family.
Businesses Need to Acknowledge the Work Life Balance
Jim Anderson is the Executive Director of Venture Kamloops. Jim explains that the biggest thing a business can do to foster work-life balance, is acknowledge that there’s a work-life balance. If a business doesn’t acknowledge a work-life balance, a work-life balance will not exist.
Do Things to Benefit Other Peoples Children
Jim Anderson is the Executive Director of Venture Kamloops. In this video, Jim explains the importance of acknowledging the needs of all children, not just your own. As a community, we need to take responsibility of all children.
We Have to Remember the Parents Are Growing up Too
Jim Anderson is the Executive Director of Venture Kamloops. In this video, Jim explains that as children grow up, parents grow as well. Whether you’re a parent or a child, it’s important to remember that we are all continuously developing and learning as we age.
You Don't Need to Be a Perfect Parent
Jim Anderson is the Executive Director of Venture Kamloops. Often times, parents feel pressured to be experts in parenting. You don’t have to be a perfect parent. There are many resources available in the community that can help guide and educate you along the way.
The Key Is Developing a Plan for a Work Life Balance
Jim Anderson is the Executive Director of Venture Kamloops. In this video, Jim explains the importance of developing a plan that incorporates a work-life balance. It’s key for a family to prepare and develop a plan that maintains for a work-life balance.
What is Make Children First?
Jim Anderson is the Executive Director of Venture Kamloops. In this video, Jim explains the importance of the early childhood years. In fact, the development of 0-6 year old's has an impact on everyone in the community. As a community, if we don't do a good job in the development of 0-6 year old's, it will have a detrimental effect on all of us.