Mainland/Southwest
Future Troopers
Connects immigrant young adults with supportive employer partners to address urgent skill shortages. The program focuses on employment, language, and digital literacy skills to help newcomers achieve sustainable employment in careers that reflect their education and experience.
Training Locations:
- Surrey
- Virtual
Contact:
DIVERSEcity Community Resource Society, email or 604-547-1311
B-Hired
Provides immigrant and refugee youth with skills training, career counselling and job coaching. The program focuses job goals on in-demand occupations, building the skills and confidence required for sustainable work.
Training Locations:
- Virtual
Contact:
Immigrant Services Society of BC, email or 604-416-2970
Youth Employment Connect: Training for Jobs
Provides individualized guided support and structured group-based training for young adults to pursue employment in office administration and customer service jobs in a variety of industries and sectors.
Training Locations:
- Coquitlam
- Virtual
Contact:
S.U.C.C.E.S.S, email or 604-468-6007
The Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA) Training Program
Prepares young adults for employment in early childhood education. The program includes classroom learning and practical training to develop the necessary skills and certifications required to obtain jobs as Early Childhood Education Assistants.
Training Locations:
- Vancouver
- Virtual
Contact:
The YMCA of Greater Vancouver or email
Fast Track to Manufacturing Plus (F2M Plus)
Offers pre-employment services and supports, occupational skills training, and employment experience in the manufacturing and skilled trades sectors. Participants learn about manufacturing and skilled trades career options to pursue further education/training, or start an entry level job/apprenticeship.
Training Locations:
- Surrey
Contact:
M.O.S.A.I.C, email or 778-591-9334
Career and Business Builders for Young Adults
Prepares young adults for employment in social services, health care, transportation & warehousing, and other in-demand industries. The program includes short-term safety skills training, occupational skills training, self-employment training and wrap-around supports.
Training Locations:
- Surrey
- Virtual
Contact:
PICS, email or 604-596-7722 (150 or 160)
Building Better Futures for Youth
Provides a continuum of employment training opportunities focusing on youth, including an entry-level introduction to construction course and soft skills training. The program also provides training for young adults with experience in construction who want to advance further through specialized occupational training and certifications.
Training Locations:
- Vancouver
- Across Lower Mainland including:
- Abbotsford
- Chilliwack
- Surrey
Contact:
Off the Leash Employment Program for Pet and Animal Care Workers
Prepares young adult job seekers for entry-level careers in the pet and animal care industry.
Training Locations:
- Vancouver
- Virtual
Contact:
YWCA Metro Vancouver, email or 604-605-4666
We Float Boats! Marine Service Pre-Employment Program
Provides young adults with career opportunities in the marine service industry and other related businesses in Vancouver, Victoria, and surrounding areas. The program delivers marine community-based skills exploration and employment readiness leading to full-time or part-time employment.
Training Locations:
- Richmond
- Delta
- Vancouver
Contact:
Quadrant Marine, email or 250-656-2824
Get Youth Working
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.
Training Locations:
- Virtual
Contact:
Bowman Employment Services, email or 250-861-3100
N3xU5 Program
Helps young adults transition from high school to university, including skills training in Microsoft Office programs and a university prep course to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required for post-secondary learning. Participants receive a free laptop, transportation allowance, and up to $3000 towards their first semester tuition at various Universities across Canada.
Training Locations:
- Province-wide
Contact:
Canadian Vocational Training Centre, email or 888-348-2207
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