The Youth Technical Employment & Business Pathways Program is intended to increase the labour force participation of young adults aged 17-29, who are generally employment ready. The program is designed to support Participants over 20 weeks through the exploration of three different technical occupations, the development and implementation of a Training Plan and the successful completion of the training and certification required to attain meaningful, sustainable employment in either
- Fire Protection Inspection
- Construction Safety Inspection, or
- Underground Utility Location
- Customized training field
Program Eligibility
To be eligible for this opportunity, you must:
- Be aged between 17 and 29
- Be a Canadian Citizen, Convention Refugee or Permanent Resident
- Be unemployed
- Not in full-time school
- Want to make some plans for your future!
Features and Benefits
- Career Exploration
- Employment Readiness Training
- Work Experience/Job Shadowing
- Entrepreneurial Mindset Training
- Occupational skills Training and Business/Employment Support
You will receive industry specific training for one of three in-demand occupations:
- Fire Protection Inspection
- Construction Safety Inspection, or
- Underground Utility Location
We currently have a waitlist. Please e-mail us at youthtechandbusiness@pics.bc.ca or call 604-596-7722 Ext: 160 to add your name to the waitlist.
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