YWCA Aspire is a free employment program that assists self-identified 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: July 22, 2025

We accept participants on an ongoing basis. 

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 
604 202 3026 | aspire@ywcavan.org
535 Hornby St - 4th floor, Vancouver
Office hours: Monday to Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 

YWCA Aspire participant

YWCA Aspire

Participants talk about their journeys and how the program helped them advance their careers.

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