Programs & Services

Skills For Success

YWCA Skills for Success is a 16-week program that prepares participants for careers in the manufacturing industry.

Program Highlights

8 weeks of workshops and 8 weeks of paid placements
Option of additional 2 weeks of follow-up for job search
Skills assessment
Skills for Success training (reading, writing, numeracy, digital, communication, creativity and innovation, problem-solving, adaptability, and collaboration)
Manufacturing 101 skills training
Financial and wraparound supports available
Program attendance allowances

PARTICIPANTS MUST BE

Interested in a manufacturing industry career path
A self-identified racialized or visible minority person*
Permanent Resident, Protected Person (Convention Refugee) in Canada or Canadian Citizen

Next start date: October 23, 2023

* This program is open to all genders. We warmly welcome members of the BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Disabled communities.

YWCA Skills for Success
720 E Hastings St, Vancouver
778 554 2290 or 604 335 0887 | ms4s@ywcavan.org