Pre-Employment & Life Skills
Directions Pre-Employment and Life Skills Workshops
Eligibility
Description
Contact information
SYJA
Eligibility
Directions Youth Services clients ages 15 to 24 years old.
Description
SYJA operates from the Directions Drop-In Centre. We offer flexible work opportunities to earn money and build on your strengths. We offer same-day pay! The job opportunities include:
- Needle sweeps
- Inside cleaning
- Street cleaning and garbage removal
We provide training, safety equipment and clothing, and lunch. If you’re looking for more support, we offer one-on-one support and life-skills workshops on topics such as applying and interviewing for jobs, renting, money skills, and more.
Contact information
For youth who want to participate in SYJA, visit the Drop-In Centre or get in touch:
Call: 604 726 7545
Text: 604 726 7545
Or find us at the Centre at: 1138 Burrard Street, downtown, one block from Davie St.
Transitions for Youth to Adulthood
Eligibility
This program requires a referral from your MCFD social Worker and is for youth ages 16-18 who are involved with Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services (VACFSS) or the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).
Description
TYA is here as a bridge, helping you get where you want to be. We understand that there are things everyone needs help in learning, but school doesn’t teach. Our Transition Workers can help you build up the practical skills you want to work on, strengthen your support network, and plan for and take your next steps. We’re here to help you build up a stable foundation, on your terms. Whether it’s finding secure housing, landing the job you want, or applying to an education or training program—we’re here to help.
Contact information
Call: 604 779 4301
Email: [email protected]
Financial Empowerment
Eligibility
This program is open to anyone who needs help. We typically work with low-income families and individuals, single parents, newcomers and refugees, youth, and seniors.
Description
Financial Empowerment coaches and facilitators know that money isn’t always simple or easy. That’s why we offer judgement-free workshops and one-on-one coaching on money topics to make sure you can learn the information and skills you need. Whether it’s budgeting, saving accounts for the future (RSPs), filing taxes, or figuring out which benefits to apply for—FE is here to help you build confidence with money.
Contact information
To request a coaching appointment, complete this form or get in touch with our team:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1 800 609 3202
Please visit our event calendar for Financial Workshops and Tax Clinic.