YOUTH employABILITY - Free 8-week PAID program, June 8 to August 7 2026

Our FREE 8-week virtual & in-person training program PAYS you to attend 4-weeks of workshops and 4-weeks of work experience with an employerYOUTH employABILITY PROGRAMConnecting Youth and WorkOur 8-week FREE government funded online training program is designed to help youth aged 15 to 30 develop the skills and receive the necessary training to be able to land a good job.Participants are PAID an hourly wage while attending 4-weeks of workshops and also during a 4-week work experience placement with a local employer!WHAT DO WE OFFER?Youth Works is a 8-week program, combining 4 weeks of $PAID workshops and training with up to 4 weeks of $PAID work experience with one of our local employer partnersVirtual and in-person workshops including: interview skills, resume & cover letter preparation and a variety of topics to help you find and keep a jobShort-term certificate training to get noticed by employers and improve your employabilityOngoing one-on-one support from our youth employment services team to help you achieve your employment goals$$$ Completion bonus available $$$ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?Ages of 15-30 (inclusive)Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person statusEager to gain new skills, acquire work experience and land a job!In need of support to develop employment readiness and overcome various barriers to employmentIn need of assistance to strengthen your employment prospects, overcome hurdles posed by a disability, or break through barriers as a member of a marginalized groupLive in the Great Vancouver Regional DistrictAttend workshops Monday to Friday, from 10am to 3pm, with sporadic days until 4pmThe Youth employABILITY Program is NOT suited to youth taking a break from school and who will be returning back to school full-time upon completion of the program.Please note that participants will need to attend some in-person workshops and one-to-one appointments at our North Delta location (Unit 402-11861 88th Avenue, Delta) if they live within a reasonable 30 to 60 minute commute to our officesHOW TO REGISTER?Apply on Eventbrite OR if you want more information phone: 604-591-9262 ext.117 or email: youthemployment@bgcbc.ca