the employment place

Youth

IF YOU ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 15 AND 30, OUR YOUTH CAREER COUNSELLOR CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR CAREER EXPLORATION OR JOB SEARCH:

HELPING WITH YOUR JOB SEARCH:

Our knowledgeable staff can coach you in the areas that may be preventing you from getting the job you really want.  From helping you to create and fine-tune your resume and cover letter to holding mock interviews, we will help you gain skills that will help you find work.

All of our services are free so you can have the opportunity to find the job you really want.

CAREER EXPLORATION

Deciding what you want to do with your life can be challenging, so we are here to help!  Your counsellor will work with you to determine what careers interest you the most, and the steps you need to take to find work that you enjoy.  Your counsellor will also take the time to understand your situation, and help to connect you with other programs available to you for skills upgrading and training, self-employment assistance, targeted wage subsidies, and specialized community agencies.  

SERVICES WE OFFER:
  • Speak with our youth career counsellor to:
    • Learn about different training opportunities
    • Obtain information on funding options for schooling and training
    • Discuss career goals and develop an action plan
    • Practice your job interview skills
    • Obtain feedback and assistance with your resume and cover letter
    • Discuss job search strategies
    • Discuss career options
    • Obtain referrals to employment service providers
  • Make free copies of your resume
  • Use computers and the internet for job related work
  • Check out posted job opportunities gathered from local newspapers, employment websites, Service Canada's regional website, and information from employers.
  • Access to many job search websites
  • Use a courtesy phone for employment-related calls at no charge
  • Sign-up for a voicemail account so you can receive messages
  • Access labour market information, career planning information, government programs, and other employment resources.
  • Learn about Federal Government programs that can assist individuals in work experience and employability programs.


ONLINE RESOURCES:

BC Governemnt
Funded in whole or part through the
Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement