YWCA Afghan Women’s Employment (AWE) is an employment and training program that supports Afghan refugee women in exploring and securing careers or further education in Canada.

Program Highlights:

• Virtual and in-person services offered in first language (Dari and Pashto)
• Group-based employment workshops
• Customized, one-to-one career planning
• Build connections and confidence through mentorship opportunities
• English conversation circle sessions
• Loaner laptops for participants
• Financial assistance for transportation and child care as needed*
• Community referrals and access to other YWCA and WorkBC services

* Subject to funding and participant eligibility.  

Participants Must Be:

• Afghan refugee self-identified women
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Unemployed or underemployed and not a full-time student

Intake is ongoing.

Interested in learning more or registering? Please visit this site for further information.