YMCA YBEAT Greater Vancouver
WHAT is YBEAT?
Youth Breakthrough to Employment and Training (YBEAT) is a free, 5-week online (via Zoom) program that supports youth experiencing mental health barriers to achieve their employment goals.
WHEN:
- Starting May 6th 2024
- Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Pre-employment and job readiness skills, such as résumé building, interview prep, and job maintenance
- Supported job search and coaching towards a self-directed work placement after completion of the program
- Up to $700 cash in completion bonuses!
- Workplace communication and conflict resolution strategies
- Career planning, employment counseling, mentoring and coaching
- Workshops such as First Aid, Mindfulness, Interview Skils, Money Management, Personality Dimensions and more.
- 1-1 support from a dedicated Employment Coach
- FREE 6-month YMCA Membership
- And much more!
ELIGIBILITY
- Between 17 and 29 years old
- Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Confirmed Refugee
- Unemployed or precariously employed (<20 hours/week)
- Experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood/depression, or other mental health barriers to employment
- Live in the Vancouver/Lower Mainland area
HOW to sign up:
Sign up for an information session through this Eventbrite page.
*It is highly encouraged that you have your camera turned on at the Information Session. If you do not have a working camera please let us know at the start of the session.*
If you have any questions, you can reach us at ybeat.gv@bc.ymca.ca
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