START: Training For Jobs (Youth)
No cost, one-to-one job coaching for youth age 17-29 to learn new skills, develop confidence and feel supported to thrive. A safe space and no pressure.
Starting out in the employment world can be daunting. Without support, it can be difficult to find a good job. Some employers expect previous experience. Others only offer young people unpaid work experience.
But we’re going to change your odds.
Amy left school and home when she was 17 because of complicated stuff going on in her life at the time. Soon after she needed money to pay rent and bills. She found a part-time job as a server, but it wasn’t enough. She couldn’t survive on such little money. Late one evening she was looking for help online when she came across our website. Two days later, she was meeting with a job coach and began working on a plan to move forward. Amy and her job coach met weekly until she felt confident to make a change. Amy now works a fulfilling, full-time job and is even able to put aside money for savings. The best part is, Amy is happy in her life.
With the help and support from our job coaches, finding meaningful work doesn’t have to be tough.
We are a safe and encouraging environment where you can learn new skills, develop confidence and feel supported to thrive rather than simply survive.
Do you need resources to help you move forward? Whether it is a bus pass, skills training, digital tech resources, just talk to us. We can pay for certificates such as First Aid, FoodSafe and WHMIS. We can also put you through certificate programs that include Landscaping, Building Service Worker, Bookkeeping, Office Administration, Security Officer, and so much more.
And the best part? There is no cost. The Training For Jobs series is funded by our government. You are the future and we are investing in you.
What are you waiting for? Let’s get started.
To qualify for our no-cost coaching through START, you must be age 17-29, unemployed or have unstable employment. You must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and living in British Columbia.
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