Vancouver Midtown: January Newsletter | ,Happy New Year from WorkBC Vancouver Midtown! The WorkBC Vancouver Midtown team wishes you a happy, healthy, and successful New Year. We look forward to continuing to support you with your career goals, job search, and employment journey. Thank you for being part of our community—we’re excited to help you make the year ahead a positive step forward. | Upcoming Employment Programs & Events | | | Essential Work Skills for Newcomers Program This free 4-week online program supports newcomers to gain knowledge and skills to succeed in the Canadian workforce. This 20-day program is offered January 12 – February 6, 2026. Now accepting applications! Learn more | | | | Basic Life Skills This in-person workshop series is designed to help you build confidence, independence, and practical tools for everyday life and work. Whether you're navigating adulthood, housing, health systems, or simply looking to grow, this program offers a safe and supportive space to learn and thrive. This program is being offered from January 5 – January 22. Learn more | | | Skills Training Information Session Interested in learning more about WorkBC sponsored training options? This is your chance to learn from our in-house expert Candace Lee, who will discuss what it looks like to access training through WorkBC and share her experience on how it works. A few points during the presentation include details of filling out the application package, the importance of the application, and its components. RSVP here | Join Us In Person: How to Start a Career in Skilled Trades If you’re interested in starting a career in the skilled trades, Steve Catanghal, Apprenticeship Advisor at SkilledTradesBC, will present an overview of the apprenticeship pathway and practical steps to get started. As part of WorkBC’s High Opportunity Occupations, careers in the skilled trades are forecast to offer some of the strongest job opportunities in B.C. over the next 10 years. RSVP here | Up to $75,000 for your Startup Futurpreneur’s Core Startup Program supports young Canadian entrepreneurs with up to $75,000 in accessible financing, mentoring, and tools to help you succeed. Ready to start your entrepreneurial journey? Learn more | WorkBC Leads is starting soon! In group workshops, various topics are covered to assist in preparing for, finding and maintaining employment, as well as health and safety. Each pathway will bring you a step closer to enhancing wellness, increasing employability and strengthening confidence. Program details: - 54 Program hours over 10 weeks
- Offered part-time and fully virtual
Start Date: January 27, 2026 How to Register: To register contact your case manager, or contact: 604-908-1227 or leads_vancouver@ywcavan.org | January Workshops at WorkBC Vancouver Midtown |
Register for January 2026 workshops at Vancouver Midtown!
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Jan 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Meet top employers, explore job opportunities, and network with industry professionals. Whether you're starting out or making a career move, this is your chance to connect and grow. Learn more | YWCA Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants YWCA Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants is an employment program to help skilled immigrants achieve progress towards employment in regulated or non-regulated professions. For more information on the program schedule, please contact us. Learn more | YWCA Discover - Early Childhood Educator (ECE) YWCA Discover is a free, full-time, 51-week PBLMT Training Program for self-identifying women, delivered by YWCA Metro Vancouver, Sprott Shaw College and WorkBC. It will provide participants with the skills and competencies they need for a career as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE). Learn more | YWCA Gear Up is a free 13-week program that equips youth ages 15 - 30 with the skills, certification, and employer connections necessary to work as a bike mechanic. Next start date: January 12, 2026. For more information on the program schedule, please attend an information session or contact us. Learn more | Ask a Career Counsellor: Resume & Cover Letter Essentials Have questions about your resume or cover letter? Join us on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House for an in-person workshop where a career counsellor will present essential tips and tricks to help you create standout job application documents. The session will conclude with a Q&A, giving you the chance to get personalised advice and guidance. Bring your draft or just your curiosity! Learn more | Ask a Career Counsellor: Resume & Cover Letter Get ready to boost your job search! This is a free, in-person session hosted by WorkBC Vancouver Midtown at the Vancouver Public Library – Mount Pleasant Branch on January 30, 2026. This workshop is designed to support job seekers at any stage by providing practical guidance on creating strong, effective resumes and cover letters. A Career Counsellor will share tips, best practices, and personalized insights to help you present your skills with confidence and stand out to employers. Learn more | YWCA Tech Connect YWCA Tech Connect is a free 16-week program that supports newcomer* self-identifying women with experience in IT to secure rewarding careers in the tech industry. Next cohort: January 13, 2026. For more information on the program schedule, please attend an information session or contact us. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact us to discuss accommodation. Learn more | 10 Companies That Are Hiring For Over 700 Positions Across Metro Vancouver .Read more | | How AI Is Changing Work And The Human Experience Read more | | Cook, Housekeeper, and many others
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604-829-2300
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300-2150 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6K 4L9
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