Services for Job Seekers and Employers
Our employment services help you gain the skills, confidence and experience to find a job or move to further training.
We work with all job seekers, from those looking to upgrade their skills to be competitive in the job market, to those looking for a new career.
YWCA FOCUS@Work
Helps women assess their skills and strengths, set career goals and develop job search skills to get meaningful employment.
YWCA Level Up
A trades career exploration program that addresses women's unique challenges entering and working in the trades environment.
YWCA Survive to Thrive
A specialized employment and skills training program for those who have experienced violence and/or abuse.
YWCA Restart
A specialized employment program for women involved with the justice system, offered in partnership with the Elizabeth Fry Society.
YWCA Afghan Women's Employment
Supports Afghan refugee women in exploring and securing careers or further education in Canada.
YWCA Aspire
Provides newcomer and refugee women with job search skills and work experience.
YWCA Axis
A one-to-one employment program for immigrant women who have experienced domestic violence.
YWCA Tech Connect
Supports internationally-trained newcomer women with experience in IT to secure careers in BC's booming tech industry.
YWCA Accelerate
Supports youth ages 15 - 30 to find meaningful work in administration and customer service.
YWCA Gear Up
A bike mechanic training program for youth 15 - 30 years old.
YWCA Launch2Success
For young entrepreneurs aged 15 to 29 looking to launch their own start-ups.
YWCA Off the Leash
Prepares job seekers aged 15-30 for entry-level careers in the pet and animal care industry.
YWCA Strive
A holistic program to support youth ages 17 - 24 who are transitioning or have transitioned out of foster care.
Job Futures 55+
Prepares job seekers who are 55+ years to achieve sustainable employment through skills training and employment supports.
YWCA Employment Navigator
One-to-one, personalized support to help single mothers access information, resources and programs in employment and education.
YWCA TechLink
A program for EI-eligible internationally-trained professionals or Canadians with limited work experience.
YWCA Tech Connect
Supports internationally-trained newcomer women with experience in IT to secure careers in BC's booming tech industry.
YWCA Axis
A one-to-one employment program for immigrant women who have experienced domestic violence.
YWCA Survive to Thrive
A specialized employment and skills training program for those who have experienced violence and/or abuse.
WorkBC LEADS
An employment service for survivors of trauma, delivered by WorkBC Centres across Metro Vancouver.
YWCA Mindset
A specialized employment program for job seekers who are seeking support with stress management, anxiety and/or depression.
WorkBC Centres
WorkBC services help participants gain skills, confidence and experience to find a job or move on to further training.
In Motion & Momentum+
A new program that helps participants tap into their full potential and create the life they want to live, through goal setting and action planning.
Are you hiring?
Our WorkBC Centres can support your business succeed by providing suitable candidates, increasing your workplace diversity and reducing the costs of hiring and onboarding new employees.
Need IT support?
YWCA TechLink offers free, friendly tech support over the phone and virtually for anyone in Metro Vancouver.