The START Program offers youth aged 15-30 an opportunity to develop employability skills. Participants earn a wage for 30 hours per week over 6 weeks, while gaining essential life and job skills. Additionally, there is potential for 8 weeks of work experience, supported by a wage subsidy.
ELIGIBILITY
- 15-30 years of age
- Actively looking for work
- Not in full-time school (some exceptions apply)
- Are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident
PROGRAM LENGTH
- 6 weeks of in person facilitation
- Possible access to Wage Subsidy for up to 8 weeks
LOCATION
Sooke
2096 Church Rd
Westshore
3179 Jacklin Rd #102
CONTACT
Email
START@worklink.bc.ca
Phone
250-478-9525 ext 266
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Paid Group Sessions
Earn $17.40/hour for 30 hours per week over 6 weeks of sessions, led by experienced facilitators. Develop essential skills and knowledge to thrive in your job search, while collaborating with your peers to build a strong foundation for your career.
Develop Essential Life & Employment Skills
Enhance employability with various workshops, resume writing, interview skills, and other essential life skills.
Gain Industry Certifications
Acquire industry-relevant certifications such as Occupational First-Aid Level 1, FoodSafe, Dogsafe, Fork-lift Training and many more.
Possible Work Experience
There is the potential for 8 weeks of valuable, hands-on work experience, supported by a wage subsidy to further professional development.
Empowering Connections
Work with our industry experts and connect with local employers.
Financial Assistance
Participants could have access to additional supports above and beyond the specified program resources.
PROGRAM IMPACT
Clients Served
Youth Employed
%
Rate of Employment for Participants
Cohorts over 4 years (2020-2024)
WHAT PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING
The past six weeks have been an incredibly enjoyable and enlightening experience. I am immensely thankful to the program facilitators for their efforts in making the program as great as it was. It exceeded my expectations, and I absolutely feel better for it. I enjoyed myself so much that I was sad to see it end by the end of last week!
The facilitators made an effort to make everybody feel heard and understood, and they made a positive impression on them all because it meant a lot. Sometimes this world can feel like a dark and uncaring place, yet people like the facilitators put things into perspective and remind me that there is still an abundance of good in this world.
Contact the START team today!
Email | START@worklink.bc.ca
Phone | 250-478-9525 ext 266