YWCA Aspire is a free employment program that assists newcomer refugee women in labour market preparedness to jump-start a meaningful career in Canada.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • 6 weeks of group-based employment workshops 
  • 2 weeks of job development
  • Up to 12 weeks of follow-up support
  • One-on-one career coaching with personalized job readiness support
  • Transportation and childcare support for eligible participants
  • Support to build a professional network with industry experts
  • Wraparound services
PARTICIPANTS MUST BE

  • A self-identified newcomer refugee woman who is a Permanent Resident or Protected Person who has been granted refugee status in Canada

  • Unemployed or underemployed and not a full-time student

  • Not a Canadian Citizen

Next start date: October 16, 2023

Register now   or sign up for an info session here.

 

For more information on the program schedule, delivery and accommodation, please contact us or attend an information session.

YWCA Aspire 
535 Hornby St - 4th floor, Vancouver 
778 222 0482 | aspire@ywcavan.org 

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