Youth Keep Working

 

YOUTH KEEP WORKING

Youth Keep Working is a program for youth aged 15-30 years based in Abbotsford. During the 14-weeks youth are paid a wage, 32.5 hours a week.  Youth will get a chance to learn about themselves and where they want to fit in the world of work, plus get support in securing their next job.

Youth Keep Working is a setting in which the kinds of skills needed for employment are modeled and taught along with hands-on application of those skills.

Youth Keep Working leave the program with new confidence and know-how, and often with a new job.

• Program Allowance: $15.20 an hour for up to 32.5 hours per week
• Program Length: 14 weeks
• Program Location: Abbotsford, BC

To qualify you must be:

• Between the ages of 15 and 30
• Out of school and not employed
• Eligible to work in Canada

“Cameron is a great employee, and we feel with the right training and over time, he will continue to be an asset to our team and company. We feel the YKW program is a great initiative!”

Blaire. T, Progressive Kitchen & Cabinets

 

“Mamta is working hard getting us organized for tax season.  She is using her time to digitize records we currently have on paper. Mamta is a dream to work with.   Thank you Nalish ”

Doris, Numbers Unlimited

EMPLOYERS

Talk to us about how we can help you with your hiring needs including subsidized wages while you train. Youth coming out of our programs have a strong track record of succeeding in the workplace.

Contact us for details.