Young Adults
This program helps young adults, who are experiencing barriers to employment, to obtain sustainable employment.
The program provides skills training and employment supports, that are based on the needs of the participant, to help them overcome these barriers and give them the skills needed to succeed in the workplace and beyond.
Read participant success stories.
Eligible Participants
The program stream is primarily* open to unemployed or precariously employed young adults aged 16 to 29 who are motivated to find work and are generally employment ready, but may lack effective job search skills, training and support.
*Additional eligibility requirements may apply, depending on the program type and/or the specific services and training offered.
Services
Programs include skills training and employment supports to obtain sustainable employment. Employment supports address barriers to participation in skills training and employment. Examples include: interview clothing and transportation supports, child care and work experience.
Programs by region:
Cariboo
Essential Service Worker/Early Childhood Educator Assistant Training Program
Provides young adults with skills training for employment in the social services sector, including social and community support workers, home support workers, and early childhood education assistants.
Training Locations:
- Quesnel
- Williams Lake
- 100 Mile House
- Chetwynd
- Tumbler Ridge
- Dawson Creek
- Fort St. John
Contact: Horton Ventures, email or 1-833-378-1893
Mainland/Southwest
Future Troopers
Connects immigrant young adults with supportive employer partners to address urgent skill shortages. The program focuses on employment, language and digital literacy skills to help newcomers achieve sustainable employment in careers that reflect their education and experience.
Training Locations:
- Surrey
- Virtual
Contact: DIVERSEcity Community Resource Society, email or 604-547-1311
B-Hired
Provides immigrant and refugee youth with skills training, career counselling and job coaching. The program focuses job goals on in-demand occupations, building the skills and confidence required for sustainable work.
Training Location:
- Virtual
Contact: Immigrant Services Society of BC, email or 604-416-2970
The Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA) Training Program
Prepares young adults for employment in early childhood education. The program includes classroom learning and practical training to develop the necessary skills and certifications required to obtain jobs as Early Childhood Education Assistants.
Training Locations:
- Vancouver
- Virtual
Contact: The YMCA of Greater Vancouver or email
Fast Track to Manufacturing Plus (F2M Plus)
Offers pre-employment services and supports, occupational skills training and employment experience in the manufacturing and skilled trades sectors. Participants learn about manufacturing and skilled trades career options to pursue further education and training or start an entry level job or apprenticeship.
Training Location:
- Surrey
Contact: M.O.S.A.I.C, email or 778-591-9334
Career and Business Builders for Young Adults
Prepares young adults for employment in social services, health care, transportation and warehousing and other in-demand industries. The program includes short-term safety skills training, occupational skills training, self-employment training and wrap-around supports.
Training Locations:
- Surrey
- Virtual
Contact: PICS, email or 604-596-7722 (ext.150 or 160)
Building Better Futures for Youth
Provides a continuum of employment training opportunities focusing on youth, including an entry-level introduction to construction course and soft skills training. The program also provides training for young adults with experience in construction who want to advance further through specialized occupational training and certifications.
Training Locations:
- Vancouver
- Across Lower Mainland including:
- Abbotsford
- Chilliwack
- Surrey
Contact: EMBERS, email or 236-997-0971
Northeast
STAGES
STAGES supports young adults to achieve confidence through the development of foundational skills for employment, occupational training and certifications and strategies to develop future career paths for rewarding and in-demand occupations.
Training Locations:
- Dawson Creek
- Chetwynd
- Tumbler Ridge Virtual
Contact: Outlines for Life Society, email or 250-782-6800
Essential Service Worker/Early Childhood Educator Assistant Training Program
Provides young adults with skills training for employment in the social services sector, including social and community support workers, home support workers and early childhood education assistants.
Training Locations:
- Quesnel
- Williams Lake
- 100 Mile House
- Chetwynd
- Tumbler Ridge
- Dawson Creek
- Fort St. John
Contact: Horton Ventures, email or 1-833-378-1893
Thompson-Okanagan
YMCA Community Service Worker Training Program
Prepares young adults for employment in a variety of front-line social and community service positions. The program includes competency-based training, micro-credential certifications and hands-on work experience.
Training Locations:
- Kelowna
Contact: YMCA of Okanagan, email or 250-863-4856 or 250-861-5627
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: ETHOS, email or 250-252-7715
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 (ext. 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
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
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