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Launch your career in Social & Community Services!

Our free Community Service Worker program prepares young adults for successful careers in the social service industry, offering industry-specific certifications, soft skill development, and employment training. This program is helpful for those brand new to the industry, as well as those who have already completed their education in a similar field.

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Free Training & Certifications
Gain certifications, soft skill development, and employment readiness training all specific to the industry.
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Earn While You Learn
Earn a training wage during the duration of the free program.
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Industry Connections
Connect with and learn from guest speakers and employers within the industry, and participate in site tours.

Training

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  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Trauma Informed Practice
  • De-escalation Training
  • Ethics of Helping: Boundaries & Relationships
  • San'Yas Indigenous Cultural Safety
  • Emergency First Aid and Food Safe
  • Addiction and Recovery
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries

Additional Training

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  • Competitive Job Applications
  • Interview Skills & Mock Interviews
  • Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
  • Appropriate Disclosures & Debriefing
  • Effective Communication & Active Listening Skills
  • Inclusive & Gender-Affirming Language
  • Supportive & Strengths-based Conversations

Eligibility

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  • 17–29 years old
  • Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person
  • Located in the Okanagan
Infographic: Intake Session --> Registration --> Accelerated Training --> Program Completion --> Follow-up with coordinators

 

Learn more about the Social and Community Service Workers industry on the WorkBC career profile website.