B-Hired
B-Hired offers free job search and skills training for young newcomers (ages 16-29) in BC, focusing on in-demand jobs and career success. The B-Hired program pays up to $500 for short-term certificate training.
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Program description
B-Hired is a free job search and skills training program for young newcomers (16 – 29 years old) who want to start their careers in British Columbia (BC). The program is delivered in 4 phases: employability skills workshops, short-term occupational skills training, job search support, and ongoing follow-up for 12 weeks after graduation.
Course summary:
- Job search workshops;
- Skills specific/occupational skills training leading to certificates;
- Job search support/work experience;
- Career counselling and coaching;
- Follow-up support.
Workshop topics:
- Labour market information;
- Career goal setting;
- Problem-solving;
- Professional communication;
- Resume and cover letter development;
- Job retention tips and much more!
Why join B-Hired?
- Are between 16 and 29 years old
- Are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person legally entitled to work in Canada
- Live in British Columbia: Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Squamish;
- Are unemployed or precariously* employed
- Are not receiving similar financial support from another provincial or government labour market program
- Have intermediate to advanced English skills (minimum Canadian Language Benchmark 5+).
* “Precariously employed” refers to individuals who are not unemployed but work in unstable or unsustainable conditions, such as irregular hours, unreliable pay, or earnings that don’t support basic needs. It also includes those in low-paying jobs, at risk of job loss due to automation, working below their skill level without advancement prospects, or those with just cause for leaving their job.
Find answers to common questions about B-Hired
Get quick answers to frequently asked questions about B-Hired services, eligibility, the application process, and how we support your career journey.
- Email us at B-Hired@issbc.org
- Attend a free online info session to check B-Hired is the right program for you.
- Apply directly on our website via our application form
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Contact us
If you would like to join B-Hired, please contact them by email
(B-Hired@issbc.org) or register online:
“The program gave me the right tools to navigate the job market with confidence. I learned how to highlight my transferable skills, tailor my resume and cover letter for Canadian employers, and improve my interview techniques. This program has been an important part of my journey in Canada, helping me find direction, purpose, and confidence in my career path.”
– Satyam Harsh, B-Hired program graduate
