Empowered for Employment
Empowered for Employment
At SOURCES, we are committed to Social Wellness for our Community. Our Empowered for Employment programs support individuals facing barriers to employment to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment.
Our team works collaboratively to adapt to the needs of each participant, as we realize the diversity of the community in which we live. We believe that each individual has the capacity to thrive in the workforce and we strive to empower community members to achieve employment and independence and participate in their broader communities, realizing healthier and happier lives.
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Program Information
Admin and Accounting Works is a free 11-week program for adults 55 years of age and over who aspire to enter or re-enter the workforce with newfound knowledge and confidence to work in Office Administration.
Benefits:
- Occupational Skills Training provided by Vancouver Community College: Introduction to Accounting Principles, Bookkeeping and QuickBooks.
- Career Strategies; change & transition, career planning process, and successful mindset.
Employability/Soft Skills; self awareness, communication, conflict resolution, stress management & self esteem. - Job Search Strategies; resume, online job search, interview skills and more.
- Work Practicum in office environment.
- Job Search & Placement Assistance.
- Includes program completion incentives!
Eligibility:
- 55 years of age or older.
- Resident of B.C.
- Unemployed or Underemployed.
- Seeking skills training and employment.
Program Start Date:
- April 28, 2025
- July 7, 2025
Telephone: 604-262-4858
Email: eeinfo@sourcesbc.ca
*Programs currently being delivered virtually in a safe and supportive environment.
Skills for Today’s Workplace is an 11-week program designed for individuals who have been impacted by violence and/or abuse as an adult or child to gain skills training and obtain employment. This program provides an opportunity to explore career interests and talents and integrates personal management, empowerment and workplace skills development to prepare individuals to enter the workforce with marketable skills and increased confidence.
Benefits:
- Group and individualized one to one employment planning and support.
- Employability/Soft Skills; Self Awareness, Communication, Stress Management, Decision Making, Fear, Setting Boundaries, Self Esteem and more.
- Career Exploration; self assessment, skills identification, occupational exploration, career decision making, goal setting and more.
- Short-Term certificate training such as Essential Computer Skills, FOODSAFE, SuperHost, Customer Service, First Aid, Serving It Right, Forklift Operation, Traffic Control etc.
- Job Search Strategies; resumes, online job search, interview skills and more
- Personal Counselling.
- Work experience placement.
- Job Search and Placement Assistance.
- Loaner laptop, and childcare financial supports.
- Includes Program Completion Incentives!
Eligibility:
- Individuals impacted by Violence and/or Abuse; experienced trauma as a result of violence or abuse at any point in life
- Unemployed or Underemployed (working under 20 hrs per week)
Program Start Dates:
- May 19, 2025
- July 21, 2025
- Sept 22, 2025
Telephone: 604-262-4858
Email: eeinfo@sourcesbc.ca
*Programs currently being delivered virtually in a safe and supportive environment.
Contact Information
Telephone: 604-262-4858Email: eeinfo@sourcesbc.ca
Address: #204A -15252 – 32 Ave., Surrey, B.C. V3Z 0R7