Pathfinder Youth Centre Society Programs: Please scroll through to find a program that maybe of interest to you.

We welcome you to call us with any questions and look forward to meeting with you! Call for Information: Program Coordinator  604-598-2703

Skills for Life - Surrey

This is a 7-week program focusing on life skills and certification in the following areas: Forklift - Level 1, Traffic Control, World Host, WHMIS, First Aid, Service Across Cultures and Customer's With Disabilities.

Contact us for further details and eligibility.

Employment Beginnings Program

This program concentrates on the Hospitality/Tourism Industry. Acquire the skills and certification to obtain employment in BC's fastest growing industry.

Accepted participants will be placed into a 21 week paid Hospitality/Tourism program.

EBP - Employment Beginnings - Surrey (for multi-barrier youth ages 15 - 30)

Type of Program or Service:

A 22 week paid Hospitality & Tourism program that teaches youth skills in the following areas:

- Life Skills - Stress Management, Time Management, Communication, Self Confidence, etc.
- Employment Skills - Customer Service Skills, Attitude, Work Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Resume Building, Job Searching Skills,
- 12 Weeks of Work Experience, etc.
- Certification Training - Serving It Right, Food Safe, Superhost, First Aid and WHMIS

Eligibility:

- Youth between 15 - 30 years of age
- Encountering employment barriers such as: single parent, aboriginal youth or visible minority, person with disabilities, recovering from addiction(s), lack of skills in one or all three areas listed above
- Not a current recipient of Employment Insurance (E.I)
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Currently not attending school

For more information on this program contact the Employment Beginnings Project Coordinator at 604-598-2703.

Working Together - Maple Ridge

Gain valuable life, pre-employment and customer service skills, along with certification to obtain employment in your field of interest.

Accepted participants will be placed into a 22 week paid Working Together. See "Program Outline" section for details.

Working Together - Maple Ridge (for multi-barrier youth ages 15 - 30)

Type of Program or Service:

A 22 week paid Community Service Youth Skills program that teaches youth skills in the following areas:

- Life Skills - Stress Management, Healthy Lifestyles, Time Management, Personal Budgeting, Communication, Self Confidence, Racism, Bullying, etc
- Employment Skills - Community Projects, Customer Service Skills, Attitude, Work Etiquette, Job Club, Resume Building, Job Searching Skills, 1 Week Job Shadowing, etc.
- Certification Training - First Aid, WHMIS, Superhost and Food Safe

Eligibility:

- Youth between 15 - 30 years of age
- Encountering employment barriers such as: single parent, aboriginal youth or visible minority, person with disabilities, recovering from addiction(s), lack of skills in one or all three areas listed above
- Not a current recipient of Employment Insurance (E.I)
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Currently not attending school

For more information on this program contact the Working Together Project Coordinator at 604-460-2856

Working Together - Surrey

Gain valuable life, pre-employment and customer service skills, along with certification to obtain employment in your field of interest.

Accepted participants will be placed into this 28 week paid Customer Service Program.

WTP - Working Together - Surrey (for multi-barrier youth ages 15 - 30)

Type of Program or Service:

A 28 week paid Community Service Youth Skills program that teaches youth skills in the following areas:

- Life Skills - Stress Management, Healthy Lifestyles, Time Management, Personal Budgeting, Communication, Self Confidence, Racism, Bullying, etc.
- Employment Skills - Community Projects, Customer Service Skills, Attitude, Work Etiquette, Job Club, Resume Building, Job Searching Skills,1 Week Job Shadowing, etc.
- Certification Training - First Aid, WHMIS, Superhost and Food Safe.

Eligibility:

- Youth between 15 - 30 years of age
- Encountering employment barriers such as: single parent, aboriginal youth or visible minority, person with disabilities, recovering from addiction(s), lack of skills in one or all three areas listed above
- Not a current recipient of Employment Insurance (E.I)
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Currently not attending school

For more information on this program contact the Working Together Project Coordinator at 604-598-2703.