YWCA Aspire is a FREE employment program that assists newcomer refugee women in gaining valuable work experience with organizations in the non-profit sector.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• Six weeks of group-based employment workshops
• Up to 12 weeks of PAID work placement with a non-profit organization
• Four weeks of follow up support
• Financial assistance for transit and child care support for eligible participants
• Workplace Conversation Circles as a peer support network

PARTICIPANTS MUST BE:

• A newcomer refugee woman who is a permanent resident in Canada
• Currently on Resettlement Assistance program or receiving Income Assistance OR a privately sponsored refugee
• Unemployed and not a full-time student

PROGRAM START DATE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Register for an information session now.

YWCA Aspire
4th Floor – 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver
604 323 4233 | [email protected]