YMCA, Youth Employment Bootcamp program

Are you struggling to find work? Could you benefit from additional supports, training and certificates that would assist you with becoming more successful in the workplace? If so, the YMCA, Youth Employment Bootcamp is here to help! We are currently recruiting for our next group which starts on Oct. 9th/18 and will be offering this program out of both our Robert Lee and Tong Louie YMCA locations. The Youth Employment Bootcamp program provides youth aged 15-30 with workplace training and developing employability and life skills in order to prepare them for the competitive job market. We offer our participants: 4 weeks of workplace and life skills training (ex: resume writing, interview skills, communication techniques, confidence building etc.) A 12 week work experience placement made through one of our many employer connections Paid training to attend workshops ($12.65/hr x 6 hrs a day, 5 days a week) A free 6 month YMCA membership pass $60/week for participant food supports A loaded compass card to assist with travel costs Additional short-term training certificates such as First-Aid, Food Safe, Admin. & Leadership training, World Host etc. We will be hosting info sessions at various times throughout September/early October. Interested candidates can register for these appointments by contacting us directly at: 604-685-8066 (Vancouver) or 604-631-5513 (Surrey) and/or at: yeb@gv.ymca.ca.