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Youth Employment Program

604-5050 Kingsway,
Burnaby, B.C.
V5H 4C2
Telephone: 604-438-7222
Fax: 604-438-7221

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Youth Employment Program (YEP) aims to help young people overcome barriers to employment by providing them the skills, experience and ability to make a successful transition to employment or return to school.  Local youth aged 15-30 who are out of school, unemployed or underemployed are encouraged to register to this program.

YEP targets at youth such as single parents, recent immigrants, high school dropouts and those facing other barriers to employment. This program offers both group-based employability skills training and work placement. Youth will work on self- assessment, life skill development, career planning, and goal setting.  Participants can earn up to $3,990 plus a $300 bonus upon completion of the 14-week program. 

Requirements:

  • Between the ages of 15 - 30
  • Not receiving Employment Insurance
  • Out of school, unemployed or underemployed
  • Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Refugee
  • Legally allowed to work in Canada
  • Able to start on the first day of the intake

Program includes:

  • 2 weeks of classroom sessions
  • Monitored work placement for 12 weeks
  • Life skills workshops
  • Employability skills workshops

Selected Certifications:

  • First Aid Level 1
  • FOODSAFE Level 1
  • World Host Certificate
  • Serving It Right
  • WHMIS
  • Forklift Training

Start Dates:

1st Intake: October 11, 2011 - January 20, 2012 
2nd Intake: January 30 - May 4, 2012
3rd Intake: May 14 – August 17, 2012
4th Intake: August 27 – Nov 30, 2012
5th Intake: December 10, 2012 – March 22, 2013
Please call 604-438-7222 for inquiries or registration