Job Description

Get a fresh start this spring by setting and accomplishing your career goals! Now recruiting for the YMCA's session of

Youth BEAT BC Program--

set to begin April 14th

The employment landscape is changing, and whether you have little job experience, a lot of experience, are a college grad, or not yet completed high school, it is a tougher job market out there. Don't despair! The Youth BEAT is a

FREE ONLINE

program that can prepare you in 5 weeks to be job ready.

We can support you with:

Seeking your first job Lacking work experience Being laid off Lacking education Recent graduate stalled in your job search Getting callbacks or interviews AND MORE!
We are currently recruiting youth and young adults who experience mental health (such as stress, anxiety, depression, etc.) as a barrier to employment to learn new skills and help kick-start their careers. Apply through Indeed or sign up directly for an information session date of your choice on Eventbrite today:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ymca-ybeat-bc-information-session-tickets-1264439595869?aff=oddtdtcreator

This is a

FREE online

employment program that supports youth with mental health barriers-- whether diagnosed or self-identified (stress, anxiety, depression, etc) to Breakthrough to Employment And Training and gain confidence in kick-starting their careers.

This holistic program provides a wealth of support, training, and mentorship that is tailored to meet the individual needs of our participants.

Participants benefit from

:

5 weeks of online workshops based around employability, wellness and life skills and certificate training such as First Aid, WHMIS, and other options such as Foodsafe, Serving it Right, Security, Forklift, and so much more! Follow-up support and work placement phase with 1-1 career development coaching Additional supports as needed including for transportation, childcare, clothing and more Earn up to $700.00 in completion bonuses

Eligibility Criteria

Youth ages 17 to 29 years old and living in Central BC Unemployed or precariously employed (maximum 20 per week) Participant must be a Canadian Citizen, PR or Confirmed Refugee-

Work or Student Permits are not accepted

Experiencing some form of mental health barrier (ex: stress, anxiety, depression, etc.) to finding and/or maintaining employment

*does NOT need to be formally diagnosed

Currently not attending full time school

Deadline to Apply: April 10th, 2024 -

Act Fast!

To learn more and register, reach us via:
Email: ybeat.bc@bc.ymca.ca

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay Types:

Bonus pay
Work Location: Online via Zoom/Teams

Expected start date: Tuesday October 15th, 2024

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-04-10
Expected start date: 2025-04-14