Youth Employment Mentorship Program (YEMP)

Education, Employment, and Services for Youth

Provided by Cowichan Valley Youth Services (CVYS)

A paid life and employment skills program for youth age 15-30 who experience significant barriers to employment.
CVYS’s Youth Employment Mentorship Program (YEMP) is a 12-week training program for youth aged 15-30. It includes 6 weeks of paid skills training, life skills development, certifications, and job readiness support.

The program also offers job maintenance support, wage subsidies, and access to counselling services. YEMP equips participants with the skills and certifications needed to secure employment and advance in the workforce, and addresses both immediate and long-term needs by reducing employment barriers and fostering career development to prepare youth to successfully navigate the job market.

250-748-0232

Public email: a.worth@cvyouth.ca

Website: https://www.cvyouth.ca/yemp

294 Coronation Avenue, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 2T2

Cost: No cost

Associated Programs/Services

Also offered by Cowichan Valley Youth Services (CVYS):

Availability

Service area: Duncan + show cities

Service area cities: Duncan

Service Types Provided
Education
Employment
Services for Youth
Ways to Access
  • Provided in a group in-person

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