Programs & Services

Gear Up

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YWCA Gear Up is a free 13-week program that equips youth ages 15 - 30 with the skills, certification and employer connections necessary to work as a bike mechanic.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Six weeks of in-class skills development workshops, including Introduction to Bike Mechanics Certificate
Five weeks of work experience with a local bike repair shop
Honorarium provided for completion of milestones
Two weeks of one-to-one job search support

PARTICIPANTS MUST BE

15 to 30 years of age
A Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or protected person (under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27)
Legally entitled to work in Canada
Unemployed, underemployed (working less than 20h/week) and not a full-time student
Able to participate in a 13-week program

Next start date: October 14, 2025. We accept referrals on an ongoing basis.

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

If you have any accessibility needs, please contact us to discuss accommodation.

YWCA GEAR UP
604 605 4666 | gearup@ywcavan.org
Career Zone | 2nd Floor, 1256 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC
Office hours: Monday to Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm