Programs & Services
Survive to Thrive
YWCA Survive to Thrive is a free 12-week program that offers specialized employment and skills training services for survivors of violence and/or abuse.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Online group workshops and one-to-one support in a safe and supportive environment
- Strengthen and gain skills for job search and employment maintenance
- Job development services, career exploration and employer contacts
- Business Communication Essential Skills and Basic Customer Service training
- Support by trained violence/trauma-informed career advisors and facilitators
- Training to overcome impacts of violence/abuse, enhance resilience and strengthen confidence
- Community referrals and access to other YWCA and WorkBC services
- Referrals to community-based Stopping the Violence (STV) counselling or up to 10 counselling sessions via WorkBC Centres across Metro Vancouver*
- Financial assistance for transit, food, work clothing, child care* and complimentary visits to YWCA Health + Fitness Centre
* Subject to funding and participant eligibility.
OUR APPROACH
- Creating a Safe Space: learn and try new things while enhancing or developing skills to move towards sustainable employment or education
- Closed Group Arrangement: gain confidence alongside peers and skilled staff who start and end together
- Trauma/Violence-Informed Career Development: trained staff who understand the impact of violence and abuse on employability and assist participants to overcome the impacts and move from surviving to thriving
- Building Trust: connect with a professional compassionate team to develop an education or employment action plan customized for your individual needs
Sign up for an info sesson now
YWCA Survive to Thrive
604 936 5694 and 778 877 1533 | survivetothrive@ywcavan.org
