Vancouver Island/Coast
Skills Quest for Young Adults (SQYA)
Prepares young adults for employment opportunities using a gamified approach to learning, including virtual or in-person activities and wrap-around supports. Participants work at their own pace or in a group setting, and are provided with ongoing employment support.
Training Locations:
- Nanaimo
- Parksville
- Ladysmith
- Duncan
- Victoria
Contact:
Game Changer: An Employment Project for Immigrant Youth
Assists young adults new to Canada in securing sustainable employment or education through an individualized employment plan and group-based services.
Training Locations:
- Victoria
- Virtual
Contact:
Intercultural Association of Greater Victoria, email or 250-388-4728 (103)
Construct Your Future Victoria
Prepares participants for a career in the construction industry. The program includes industry certifications, supervised on-the-job training, classes on construction industry terminology, basic trades math and a fitness program.
Training Locations:
- Victoria
Contact:
Vancouver Island Construction Association, email or 250-388-6471
Pathway to Trades Program
Provides young adults with skills training and certificates for employment as general labourers with a foundation in entry-level carpentry and electrical trades.
Training Locations:
- Parksville
Contact:
Central Vancouver Island Job Opportunities Building Society, email or 250-248-3205
Careers in Caring for Young Adults
Prepares young adults for employment in high opportunity occupations and sectors, such as healthcare, childcare, senior's care and related community and social services in the Campbell River and North Island region.
Training Locations:
- Campbell River
Contact:
North Island Employment Foundations Society (NIEFS), email or 250-286-3441 (Campbell River) or 1-866-286-6788 (North Island)
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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