Every year on July 15, the world celebrates World Youth Skills Day—an international day established by the United Nations to recognize the importance of equipping young people with the skills they need to succeed in work and life.
This year’s theme, “Skills for a Shared Future,” highlights how technical, digital, and workplace skills help young people adapt to a changing world while contributing to stronger, more inclusive communities.
For newcomer youth in Canada, building those skills often means more than gaining technical knowledge. It also means learning how to navigate a new job market, understand workplace culture, and confidently present existing experience to employers.
That was exactly the challenge Satyam Harsh faced.
New beginnings
When Satyam arrived in Canada from India, he wasn’t starting from scratch. He had already built a successful career as a software developer. But despite his experience, he quickly realized that finding work in Canada required a different approach. Resume standards were different. Employers expected different interview styles. Networking played a much bigger role than he had experienced before.
He had the skills. What he needed was a roadmap for rebuilding his career in Canada. That’s when he joined ISSofBC’s B-Hired program.
Through career coaching, practical workshops, and personalized guidance, Satyam learned how to tailor his resume and cover letter for Canadian employers, strengthen his interview skills, understand employment standards, and build the confidence to navigate the local job market.
“The program gave me exactly what I was looking for: structure, support, and the right tools to navigate the job market with confidence.”
– Satyam, b-hired client
The experience gave him job-search skills and the confidence to continue investing in his future. Inspired by what he learned through B-Hired, Satyam enrolled in a Data Analyst Program, where he is developing in-demand skills in Python, SQL, Power BI, and data analytics while continuing to pursue his long-term goal of building a successful career in Canada’s tech industry. Looking back, Satyam encourages other newcomer youth to stay curious and keep learning.
“Be curious, stay patient, and keep learning. Don’t hesitate to seek support from programs like B-Hired and NPower—they can really make a difference.”
– Satyam, b-hired client
His story is a reminder that skills can build confidence, create opportunities, and sometimes, they open the door to an entirely new future.
Build your future with B-Hired
If you’re a newcomer aged 16–29, B-Hired can support you in preparing for the Canadian job market through career coaching, workplace skills training, job search support, and connections to employers.
This World Youth Skills Day, take the next step toward your career in Canada.
