Young adults aged 15 to 30 either unemployed or on income assistance may be eligible to participate in one of our skill-based employment programs. Youth S.E.A.R.Ch. employment programs consist of a variety of innovative and practical workshops that help participants overcome specific barriers to employment.

Youth S.E.A.R.Ch. employment programs are designed to meet the interests and needs of participants; interactive workshops include health and nutrition, effective communication, public speaking, accessing community resources, interviewing techniques, resume design, and much more. For the first time, Youth S.E.A.R.Ch. is offering an educational planning component that includes trade and technology student-shadowing at BCIT.

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Community Assistance Program

The Youth S.E.A.R.Ch. Community Assistance Program funded by the Ministry of Housing and Social Development provides participants receiving income assistance with the tools and knowledge they need to set and achieve personal goals, including career exploration and a personal action plan towards achieving and maintaining employment.

This program is delivered over a 52-week period and operates Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm.

Call 604-687-8868
Email Julio@youthsearch.ca or Nicole@youthsearch.ca

Skills Link Program

The Youth S.E.A.R.Ch. Skills Link Program funded by Service Canada provides youth seeking full-time employment with the skills and on-the-job training they need to achieve their employment goals. Youth eligible for this program receive a wage of $8/hour and are able to demonstrate commitment, motivation and a willingness to learn and make positive change in their lives. No previous experience or training is required.

This program is delivered over a 16-week period for youth who are unemployed and not receiving employment insurance benefits. The Skills Link Program operates Monday - Friday from 10am - 4pm. Program start and end times for 2009 are as follows:

Start and End Dates:

April 6 to July 24
June 1 to Sept 18
Sept 7 to Dec 24
Dec 7 to March 26

Call 604-687-8868
Email Julio@youthsearch.ca or Darrick@youthsearch.ca