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Employment Support Program - East Vancouver

Employment and Victim Services

Provided by Kiwassa Neighbourhood House

Program is for anyone who is unemployed or under-employed (working less than 20 hours per week) and lives in the northeast Vancouver area.

Services include in-depth assessment and pre-employment, job search and job maintenance support, workshops, one-to-one counselling, career planning, employer connections, access to funded training, certificates, and educational upgrading.

Other services include:
EMPOW3R Program: A cost-free employment program delivered by Kiwassa in partnership with VEEES, tailored for adults who have experienced forms of violence, abuse and trauma, who are looking to find meaningful and rewarding employment.

EMPOW3R for Childcare Workers: is open to individuals who wish to receive training to work in a variety of childcare settings such as School Age Care, Family Drop-In Centres, or as support in Licensed Child Care Facilities. This program assists participants in finding employment, economic sustainability, and enhancing wellness through online classroom training.

Eligibility Requirements:

Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Persons, & Work Permit Holders Resident of BC.
Self-identify as someone who has experienced or continues to experience violence, abuse, and/or trauma.
Not registered in a full-time study program
English language skills (LINC 7 required)
Basic computer skills require

604-306-9108

Public email: employment.coordinator@kiwassa.ca

Website: https://www.kiwassa.ca/our-program...

2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5K 1M7

Hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday to Friday.

604-306-9108 (EMPOW3R Program)

Public email: Empow3r@kiwassa.ca

Website: https://www.kiwassa.ca/our-services...

Cost: No cost