Mainland/Southwest

Gateway

The Gateway program focuses on people in rural and remote communities. It provides short-term occupational certification training, Indigenous cultural components and work experience (with possible wage subsidies) in the participant’s community.

Training Locations:

  • Langley

Contact:

Canadian Vocational Training Centre, email or 250-596-1575


Survivors Employment Training

The Acquiring Community-Based Employment Skills (ACES) Program provides assessment, skills training, certificate training and supported work experience for employment in a variety of occupations. Participants also receive ongoing support and advocacy for success in long-term employment. 

Training Locations:

  • Maple Ridge
  • Surrey
  • Vancouver

Contact:

Connective, email or 604-872-5651


Business Certificate Program, Employment and Supports Program

In this program, participants can earn their Business Skills Certificate, alongside completing their Adult Dogwood Diploma. Courses on parenting and personal development, Indigenous cultural components, work experience, and job placement are also included.

Training Locations:

  • Chilliwack

Contact:

Chilliwack Community Services, email or 250-491-4287


Hope, Empowerment, Adaptability and Learning (HEAL) for Work

The H.E.A.L. for Work program is tailored to people that are new to Canada. It offers language supports (primarily in Punjabi and Arabic), Kaizen training and work experience (with possible wage subsidies) in the manufacturing and horticulture industries. Where possible, participants are placed in jobs where they are able to use their first language.

Training Locations:

  • Surrey

Contact:

DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society, email or 604-547-1274


Employment Readiness Program for Survivors of Violence and/or Abuse (EmPOW3r)

The EmPOW3r program provides participants with career planning services, skills training and employment supports. It also equips participants with tools to increase self-reliance and strengthen community participation in order to achieve sustainable employment. 

Training Locations:

  • Vancouver

Contact:

Kiwassa Neighbourhood House, email or 604-254-5401 (249)


Empowered for Employment – Skills for Today’s Workplace

The Empowered for Employment program provides occupational and short-term certificate training, practicum placements and direct marketing of participants to employers.

Training Locations:

  • Surrey

Contact:

Sources Community Resources Society, email or 604-262-4858


Skills for Wellness and Work for Survivors of Violence and/or Abuse

This trauma-informed program is facilitated by an Occupational Therapist, Job Developer and Peer Support Worker to equip participants with achieving meaningful employment or education. It includes skills training, mental wellness supports and employment readiness training. 

Training Locations:

  • Vancouver

Contact:

Gastown Vocational Services or 604-675-2535


YWCA Survive to Thrive Employment Program

The Survive to Thrive program provides comprehensive employment and skills training services for survivors. It focuses on identifying, expanding and utilizing each participants inherent strengths in order to regain confidence and achieve sustainable employment. 

Training Locations:

  • Coquitlam
  • Burnaby

Contact:

YWCA Metro Vancouver, email or 604-936-5694

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