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Youth Employment Programs

Provided by DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society (DCRS)
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Youth Employment Programs

Provide a combination of life and employability training to prepare immigrant and refugee youth, ages 15 to 30, for success in the workplace. Youth will explore career options, learn job search techniques, receive training and on-the-job work placement experience. The Future Leaders Program trains youth ages 15 to 30 in the retail, food, and service industry sectors; participants receive wages and various certifications while attending class. Through the Future Troopers Program, youth ages 17 to 29 receive employment training, in addition to career planning and job search skills. Certain eligibility criteria apply. The Start it Right! Program provides skills training and job support for temporary workers, international students, or refugee claimants ages 15 to 29 who do not meet eligibility criteria of other programs. Funded by Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (MSDPR) as a WorkBC Employment Services and Supports (ESS) Program.

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