Are YOU ready to STEP Up?
VIRTUAL
Individualized and personalized services
Services can be delivered in a virtual learning environment
SKILLS
Are you…
16-29 years old?
Experiencing barriers or challenges that directly impact your ability to prepare, find and maintain employment?
TRAINING
Have you…
Previously struggled to find suitable long-term training that "fits" you?
An interest in relevant and realistic skills training?
EMPLOYMENT
Do you…
Require job start supports (such as work clothing and transportation)?
Need Short-term Certification such as First Aid, Food Safe and Forklift?
PREPARATION
We can provide and assist with…
Personal Management Skills
Career research and planning (let's find what "fits" you)
Mental Health Counselling for qualified individuals
VSTEP provides free support to Young Adults at Risk, ages 16-29 looking for assistance with addressing challenges to entering and remaining in the work force. Buxton Consulting Ltd offers individualized planning and support in person or in a virtual environment.
AT VSTEP WE EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Program Structure:
Pre-employment Services and Support
Pre-employment Coaching
Indigenous Cultural Component
Job Search Assistance
Essential Skills Training
Occupational Skills Training
Short Term Skills Training
Soft Skills Training
Supports may be provided where relevant for:
Transportation
Employment related work clothing and equipment
Disabilities
Assistive Technology
Wage Subsidy
Accommodation while attending training
Training related supplies
Childcare
Post-employment follow-up and supports
Program Eligibility:
Young Adults between the ages of 16-29 inclusive, at the time of intake into VSTEP
Young Adults who have one or more barriers to employment that directly interfere with their ability to access, find and keep employment and affect participation in employment
Young Adults who are currently or were formerly in the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development
Young Adults who are unemployed or precariously employed
