Youth employment skills (YES)
Gain Experience & Certifications that Count
Learn. Experience. Lead.
Get what you need to land a good job that can lead to a career. Our Youth Employment Skills program, designed for North Vancouver youth aged 15 to 18, will give you employment skills, experience and certifications–everything you need to be considered for employment in the recreation industry as a lifeguard or swim instructor, fitness instructor, personal trainer or general recreation leader.
The program offers three different streams, or 'modules':
Personalize your YES program by picking the area that interests you. All three modules start with the following two mandatory programs and end with a specialized 30-hour practicum.
- BCRPA High Five Program (sport & recreation program delivery to support healthy child development)
- BC Tourism SuperHost® Program (customer service training)
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For more information, contact Teresa Laser at 604-983-6326 or email her directly.
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