Mainland/Southwest
Get Youth Working (GYW)
GYW provides a combination of one-on-one supports, services and skill development. It includes short‑term certificate, soft skills, essential skills and on-the-job skills training and work experience.
Regional Districts:
Training Locations:
- Based on participant needs
Contact:
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Future Troopers: Immigrant Youth Employment Program
Future Troopers connects immigrant young adults with supportive employer partners to address urgent skills shortages.
Regional Districts:
- Metro Vancouver Regional District
Training Locations:
Contact:
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Youth Employment Connect: Training for Jobs
This program provides individualized guided support and structured group-based training for young adults to pursue employment in the information and communication technology, and marketing and sales sectors.
Regional Districts:
- Metro Vancouver Regional District
Training Locations:
Contact:
S.U.C.C.E.S.S,
email or 604-468-6007
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Early Years Assistant Training Program
The Early Years Assistant Training Program prepares young adults for jobs in early childhood education. Through a combination of classroom and practical training, participants will develop the necessary skills and certification required to obtain jobs as Early Childhood Education Assistants.
Regional Districts:
- Metro Vancouver Regional District
Training Locations:
Contact:
The YMCA of Greater Vancouver,
email or 604-673-6156
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Fast Track to Manufacturing Careers (FTMC)
FTMC is a group-based program that includes pre-employment services and supports, occupational skills training, and employment experience in the manufacturing sector.
Regional Districts:
- Metro Vancouver Regional District
Training Locations:
Contact:
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The Gig Project
The Gig project gives participants the entrepreneurial and technological skills they need to help them navigate the modern job market.
Regional Districts:
- Metro Vancouver Regional District
- Fraser Valley Regional District
Training Locations:
Contact:
MCC Community Enterprises Inc.,
email or 778-856-2091
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Youth Technical Employment and Business Pathways
The program supports exploration through three different technical occupations: fire protection inspection, construction safety inspection and underground utility location.
Regional Districts:
- Metro Vancouver Regional District
Training Locations:
Contact:
PICS,
email or 604-596-7722 (108)
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Youth in Tech
Youth in Tech is targeted to immigrant and refugee youth, it blends group-based learning with individualized services and training. Services are delivered both in-person and online, training is offered in web development, digital marketing and design, and information & communications technology.
Regional Districts:
- Metro Vancouver Regional District
Training Locations:
Contact:
The Immigrant Services Society of BC,
email or 604 684-2561 (1141)
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Self-Employment Training for Young Entrepreneurs
This program supports young adults to advance their goal to start a small business, become self-employed, or gain transferable skills to increase their employability.
Regional Districts:
- Metro Vancouver Regional District
Training Locations:
Contact:
S.U.C.C.E.S.S,
email or 604-408-7242
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Employment Now
Employment Now supports young adults to gain employment skills, certifications, and sustainable employment in the fields of retail/customer service or clerical/administration work.
Regional Districts:
- Metro Vancouver Regional District
Training Locations:
Contact:
Boys and Girls Club of South Coast,
email or 604-879-6554
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