​I am reaching out on behalf of BGC South Coast BC Employment Team to share two free employment programs starting this October 2025: EMPLOYMENT NOW and Youth employABILITY.
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Both programs support youth with barriers to employment, and we are currently recruiting about 20 eligible participants (ages 15–30). We would greatly appreciate your support in sharing these opportunities with your network.

 EMPLOYMENT NOW (6 weeks – Free with bonuses)

A hands-on program designed to help young adults find and keep a job through workshops, training, and individualized support.

Program highlights:

• 6 weeks of full-time workshops (Mon–Fri, 10 AM – 4 PM)
• Sector-based training in Retail, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Warehouse, Childcare, Traffic Control, Hospitality, or Clerical
• Workshops include: Resume & Cover Letter Writing, Interview Skills, Job Search, Customer Service, Networking, Confidence & Resilience, Financial Literacy, and more
• Completion bonuses of up to $600

Eligibility:

• Ages 16–29
• Legally entitled to work in Canada (including international students on PGWP, refugees, and open work permit holders)
• Unemployed or casually employed
• Resident of Metro Vancouver with valid ID, phone, and internet access
• Available Mon–Fri, 10 AM – 4 PM for the full 6 weeks
• Actively looking for work

 Apply here - https://www.bgcbc.ca/employment/employment-now/

 Register via Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/employment-now-a-free-6-week-job-training-program-oct25-registration-tue-14-oct-2025-at-1000-am-eventbrite

 Youth employABILITY (8 weeks – Free + Paid)

A paid, government-funded program that combines training with work experience to prepare youth for the labor market.

Program highlights:

• 8 weeks of full-time programming (Mon–Fri, 10 AM – 4 PM)
• 4 weeks of workshops + 4 weeks of quality work experience
• Wage subsidy for participation
• Access to short-term training certificates
• Support with interview clothing, haircuts and transportation
• 1:1 coaching and wraparound supports
  
  

Eligibility:

• Ages 15–30
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee with PR
• Unemployed or casually employed
• Resident of Metro Vancouver with 2 valid IDs, SIN, bank account, phone, and internet access
• Available Mon–Fri, 10 AM – 4 PM for the full 8 weeks
• Facing barriers to employment (including disability, marginalized or racialized background, etc.)
• Not for youth returning full-time to school after the program

 Apply here-https://www.bgcbc.ca/employment/employment-now/

 Register via Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/youth-employability-free-8-week-paid-employment-program-20-oct-19-dec25-registration-1708622067599?aff=oddtdtcreator

**Please note: Submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment. Participants will be screened on a first-come, first-served basis, and successful applicants will be contacted directly.

If you have any questions, please reach out to me at 604.312.5611 or cblardoni@bgcbc.ca.

Thank you so much for helping us connect local youth to these life-changing opportunities!​

Warm regards,

Chiara

Chiara Blardoni

Youth Employment Counsellor | Employment Services | she / her | 604.312.5611

 Employment Now - Regular Flyer.pdf

BGC Youth EmployABILITY Program - General - Flyer - May 2025.pdf