What we offer
- Training in web development, digital marketing/design, or information and communications technology
- Paid work experience in the tech sector through employer partners
- Courses on job readiness, tech-specific language, critical thinking
- Bus tickets, training allowance and other participant supports
- Flexible learning in-person and online
Our expert team of tech industry leaders and partners are engaged from start to finish in Youth in Tech. They provide hands-on learning opportunities giving you the digital skills and confidence to launch your career.
Eligibility
- An immigrant or refugee youth ages 18 to 24
- Unemployed or not in stable employment
- Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person legally entitled to work in Canada
- Not a full-time student
- Not participating in another provincially or federally funded labour market program
- CLB level 6 or higher
- Computer literate with intermediate skills
- Living in Metro Vancouver
- Strong motivation to obtain training and employment in the Tech sector
Locations Available
Activities
- Language and skills assessment to develop your personalized action plan
- ‘Core’ group-based workshops on the tech sector, soft skills and job search
- ‘Elective’ courses on tech-specific language training, essential skills, critical thinking and more
- Tech tours to meet tech employers and trainers and immerse yourself in tech environments
- Technical skills training offered through training partners in web development, digital marketing/design, or information and communications technology
- Paid internships and work experience placements with our employer partners
- Supported job search to help you find employment in the tech sector
Interested?
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