Take the next step toward a meaningful career in the care sector with StepForward, a free employment and training program for refugees and protected persons.
StepForward is a free employment program that empowers refugees to build meaningful careers in the care sector through specialized training, industry-recognized certifications, workplace experience and personalized employment support.
Starting a career in a new country can be challenging. StepForward is here to help you build the skills, confidence and connections you need to succeed.
Led by YMCA BC, with training delivered by Vancouver Community College (VCC), this free 10-week program combines career-focused training, hands-on workplace experience and one-on-one employment supoort. You’ll learn essential skills for supportive care roles, gain experience with care-sector employers and receive guidance to help you find employment.
This program is currently only offered in Vancouver. StepForward is led by YMCA BC, funded by the Northpine Foundation, with training delivered by Vancouver Community College (VCC)
Our program is offered across the regions listed below. Select the region you are interested in enrolling yourself in.
Register to learn more and enrol in the program
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