Pathways to Professions, Trades & Entrepreneurship (P2PTE) is an Immigrant Youth Employment Program that provides a combination of life and employability training to prepare you for success in a career of your choice.

By enrolling in the program, you can:

• Explore your career options – Here you will learn what your past experience, or lack thereof, means for your future career prospects
• Pick up job search techniques – Learning the best ways to find work in Canada is essential for making sure that you don’t miss out on an opportunity that is perfect for you
• Get the essential skills you need to succeed in the workplace – This can be everything from soft skills to helping you to understand how you can make the best possible first impression at your new job in Canada

Contact Shazia to learn more (shazia@vircs.bc.ca). 

PATHWAYS 2 PROFESSIONS, TRADES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(P2PTE) PROGRAM

Eligibility:
● 15-30years, not in school.
● Open to all youth including Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Protected Refugees,
Indigenous Youth.
● Must be eligible to work in Canada
● Canadian Language Benchmark: minimum level 4
● Can commit to 30 hours a week for 8 weeks, followed by a completion of work experience or
entrepreneurship experience for a minimum of 3 months.
Program Details
Due to COVID 19, the program will be offered virtually for the first 8 weeks and will include a few in

person opportunities for each cohort.

Stream 1
● 6 weeks: Employment Skills Training (Career exploration, individualized assessments and
certifications, networking and learning about the Canadian job market)
● 2 weeks: Employment Services (Getting ready for interviews and applying for jobs)
● Followed by 12-20 weeks: Quality Employment Opportunity
Stream 2:
● 2 weeks Training ( individualized assessments and certifications, networking and community
connections)
● 6 weeks: Entrepreneurship Training with microlending
● Followed by 12-20 weeks: Support in Starting your business!

Both Streams include an 8 week Living Allowance (i.e. BC’s minimum wage for 30hrs a week)
How to Apply? Contact P2PTE Intake Coordinator at shazia@vircs.bc.ca 2503619433 EXT 219

Start Date for Spring intake April 6th 2021