Vancouver Island/Coast

Bridges Trauma Informed Healing - An Employment Program

A trauma informed employment program to help survivors of trauma, abuse and neglect heal from the impacts of trauma, and find Employment, community attachment, and/or upgrade their education.

Training Locations:

• Victoria

Contact:

Bridges for Women Society, email or 250-385-7410 (109)

Outstanding Women Learning and Leading (OWLL)

OWLL prepares participants for careers in health care, hospitality, trades or entrepreneurship. It offers Indigenous cultural components, short-term certificate training and work experience (with possible wage subsidies).

Training Locations:

• Port Alberni

Contact:

INEO Employment Counselling Inc., email or 250-723-4675

Survivors Employment Training

The Acquiring Community-Based Employment Skills (ACES) Program provides assessment, skills training, certificate training and supported work experience for employment in a variety of occupations. Participants also receive ongoing support and advocacy for success in long-term employment. 

Training Locations:

• Nanaimo

Contact:

Connective, email or 604-872-5651