Aspire Youth Employment Program details

Ages 17-29

Eligibility requirements:

• Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person
• Living in BC
• Not enrolled full time in high school or post-secondary training
• Unemployed or precariously employed 
• Seeking employment

Locations: Creston, Cranbrook, Fernie, Invermere

The Aspire program is delivered entirely online including the application process, workshops and job search assistance.

Required to participate in the workshops are: 

• reliable internet, 
• a computing device with a webcam, 
• microphone and speakers. 

Support with these technical requirements are available as needed. Please let us know if you are unable to meet the computing requirements listed above.

4 Week Employment Workshops

Attendance: full-time 9:00-3:30 Monday to Friday

Pay: $300 weekly allowance based on attendance $30 per half day, less applicable tax. 

Topics: Identifying skills and strengths, Labour Market Information, Networking, Guest Speakers, Computer software training, Resumes & cover letters, Employer Panels, Workplace Feedback, Interview Skills, Clothing, Interviews, Point of Sale, Digital Marketing, Coping and Conflict Management Skills, Career Development, Food Service Skills, Budgeting & Time Management and more!

Certificates: Foodsafe, Serving It Right, WHMIS, Super Host or alternatives

12 Week Job Placement Opportunity

Help job searching including resume and interview coaching

Job supports & Job coaching available

Employment details dependent upon employer

Program starts September 8, 2020 in Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie and Invermere.
Give our office a call to see if you or someone you know is eligible for this paid program or contact us in the form below: