S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Youth Services promotes the personal growth and career development of young people through a wide variety of programs ranging from the volunteer buddy program, youth volunteer group, youth counselling, to leadership training, employment and entrepreneurial development. Youth services are delivered by different departments in S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

Services:

• Youth Counselling: Our professionally trained counsellors provide counselling services to youth with emotional and social difficulties. Most of our counsellors have graduate degrees in clinical / counselling psychology or a related discipline. They are also registered with various professional associations.
• Youth Outreach Program: helps youth and families acquire knowledge, skills and positive attitudes in their growth and development through group work, leadership training, and community participation. Programs include: Pair Up and Learn (PAL), Outreach Group Program in Schools, and Leadership Training.
•  Youth Leadership Program: organizes several innovative leadership training programs: Youth Leadership Millennium Program, Youth Development Program, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program, and Scout Program (18th Coquitlam Scout Group and 116th East Vancouver Scout Group).
• Youth Volunteer Group Program: promotes the formation and development of youth groups and facilitates their voluntary services in the community.
• Youth Employment Program: helps young people overcome barriers to employment by providing them with the skills, experience and ability they need to make a successful transition into the workplace.
• A chance to choose – At the end of 15 weeks youth between the ages of 15 – 30 will gain employability skills need for work, learning and life. They will also have a resume, employment portfolio; certificates for SuperHost, communications, and basic computers; high school credit for CAPP 11/12 and Workplace 12 or Planning 10. While in A chance to choose youth will receive a training allowance of $240 per week. For more information call 604-931-5889.
• Network to China is a two-week program that takes you to Fujian, China, where you will have the opportunity to teach English to groups of high school students and local teachers through various mediums such as exercises, songs and games. On top of that, you will take part in establishing a long-term network of relationships with the students and teachers for future exchanges, thereby extending your impact on the village past the physical two weeks you spend in China. Not only will your encounter with the people change their lives, but it will most definitely change yours as well. ( Network to China Pamphlet) ( Network to China Registration Form)
  Fee: $1,400 ($400 deposit after application acceptance + $1000 balance due June 30, 2011) – Not included airfare and Visa application fee
  Contact: Cindy Pang 604-408-7274 ext 1054

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