SKILLS TO SUCCESS PROGRAM
This is a youth employment program, designed to assist youth enter BC labour market. The program is 16-weeks in duration and consists of 6-weeks in class, with 10-weeks of job placement. The clients are paid whilst they attend the 6-week classes.
The program helps clients to be placed with employers in industries such as food industry, customer service/retail and warehouse. These are some specific industries that usually have ample job openings throughout the year. Job placements are ideally matched to client’s skill sets, education, experience and interest. This program is helpful for all youth and including those who have little or no work experience.
Benefits of Skills to Success program:
- Career assessment and exploration
- Job search guidance, resume, cover letter and interview preparation workshops
- Supported transition into the Canadian job market
- Short term certification provided for Food Safety, WHMIS, Cashier, Customer Service, Basic First Aid and Serving it Right, all of which are essential for entry level positions
- Travel assistance and Work Safety wear
- Work experience and completion bonus of $500
The eligibility criteria for a client to be in the program:
- Youth aged 16– 30.
- Permanent Resident, or Canadian Citizen or Refugee Protected Person legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Not enrolled in full-time studies (secondary or post-secondary)
- Unemployed or Underemployed (less than 20 hrs)
- EI, IA, and CRB recipients (non-recipients are also eligible)
- Committed and willing to get employed after training
What we expect from clients in the program:
- Motivation and commitment to find employment
- Punctuality and regular attendance
- Active participation
- A willingness and ability to learn
- An open mind and a positive attitude
- A strong resume and good interviewing skills
Who can be in the program:
- LGBTQ2+, Indigenous group (self identified)
- Homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
- Living in a low-income cut-off household
- Living with a primary care responsibility
- Affected by substance use
- Has been involved in the justice system
- Living with a disability
- Involuntary NEET (not in education, employment, training) for at least 4 months
- Recent immigrant of not more than 5 years
- A member of visible or ethnic minority
- Out of school and unemployed
