
Programs & Services
Aspire
YWCA Aspire is a free employment program that assists newcomer refugee women in gaining valuable work experience with organizations in Metro Vancouver.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- 6 weeks of group-based employment workshops
- Up to 12 weeks of paid work placement
- Post placement follow up support
- Transportation and childcare support for eligible participants
- Workplace Conversation Circles as peer support network
- Selected essential certifications
PARTICIPANTS MUST BE
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A self-identified newcomer refugee woman who is a Permanent Resident, Protected Person (Convention Refugee) in Canada and not a Canadian Citizen
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Currently on the Resettlement Assistance program or receiving Income Assistance OR a privately sponsored refugee
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Unemployed and not a full-time student
Next start date: July 18, 2022
YWCA Aspire
4th Floor - 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver
778 222 3278 or 778 222 1507 | aspire@ywcavan.org
