Youth Works Employment

We are committed to helping youth find meaningful work in our community. Our Youth Works Employment Program offers qualifying youth, aged 17-29,  job skills training and long-term planning to find a rewarding career. This includes: short term certification training, skills development, and individualized coaching with a career practitioner. This ongoing employment program includes: interview and networking skills, resume writing, career counselling, and various training certifications.

The Youth Works Employment Program has partnered with local employers to identify youth that fit with their sector and, as indicated and available, match them with youth for training, practicums, and employment opportunities.

This Program Includes

  • Build professional resume and cover letters

  • Develop effective interview skills

  • Gain access to valuable mentors

  • Pre and post placement supports

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Wrap around service strategy

  • Customized supports

  • Community employment partners

  • Supports for those looking to enter post-secondary education

Eligible Participants:

  • Youth aged 17-29 and under seeking part-time or full-time employment

  • Unemployed or underemployed

  • EI recipients may be eligible – please contact us for details

  • Not presently in full-time studies

  • Residing in BC and legally eligible to work

Interested? Contact us today!

Email completed application form to: pg.youthworks@bc.ymca.ca or fill out our contact form above to have us get in touch with you.

Employers

YMCA Youth Works matches employers with employees who are interested in pursuing careers in their industries. With some wage assistance available to supplement training costs and support in sourcing applicants, this program is designed to reduce the challenges of finding and hiring the right employees. Let our committed staff find qualified applicants that fit your business.

Contact

For more information or assistance with applications contact us at
250.960.8616 or pg.youthworks@bc.ymca.ca

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