YWCA Survive to Thrive is a FREE 12-week program that offers specialized employment and skills training services for survivors of violence and/or abuse.

Please note: In response to COVID-19 and health guidelines, instead of the usual location, we will be offering our program online. Sign-up now or call for more details.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• Group workshops and one-to-one support in a safe and supportive environment
• Job Development services and employer contacts
• Business Communication Essential Skills & Basic Customer Service training
• Complimentary visits to YWCA Health + Fitness Centre*
• Up to 10 counselling sessions via WorkBC Centres across Metro Vancouver*
• Support by trained violence/trauma-informed career advisors and facilitators
• Community referrals and access to other YWCA and WorkBC Services
• Financial assistance for transit, food cards, light refreshments, work clothing, and child care*

* Subject to funding and participant eligibility.

OUR APPROACH:

• Creating a Safe Space: learn and try new things while enhancing or developing skills to move towards sustainable employment or education.
• Closed Group Arrangement: gain confidence alongside peers and skilled staff who start and end together.
• Trauma/Violence-Informed Career Development: trained staff who understand the impact of violence and abuse on employability and assist participants to overcome the impacts and move from surviving to thriving.
• Building Trust: connect with a professional compassionate team to develop an education or employment action plan customized for your individual needs.

PROGRAM START DATE: APRIL 27, 2020.

This is not a drop-in program, registration is required – continuous intake. 

TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER, CONTACT:

YWCA Survive to Thrive
528 Como Lake Avenue (Community Amenity Space)
Coquitlam, BC V3J 3M1
604 936 5694 and 778 877 1533 | survivetothrive@ywcavan.org | or register online now