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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:
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