Baristas Program
Surrey & Vancouver
Baristas is a six-week employment program for youth 16-30 years old. The program focuses helping participants find work in the customer service and food industry. The program provides workshops on life and employability skills such as Time Management and Organization, Effective Communication/Conflict Resolution, Financial Literacy, Resumes, Cover Letters, Interview Skills, Skills/Values Assessments, Coping with Stress and Anxiety, Employment Standards/Workplace Safety, Networking, Job Search and Job Maintenance. Participants achieve certificates in Foodsafe, Serving It Right, and SuperHost. Program facilitators assist participants with job search so they can meet their employment and career goals.
Funders
Participant Quote
“The Baristas program helped me gain the confidence and skills I needed to get hired at a restaurant. The facilitators genuinely cared about my success and helped support me through the job application and interview process”
Fees
FREE
Eligibility
16 – 30 years old
Permanent Resident, Canadian Citizen
All applicants must have government issued ID, Social Insurance Number (legally entitled to work in Canada), and a bank account
Resident of Metro Vancouver
Unemployed or precariously employed 25 hours or less per week
Have not participated in another program funded by Access BladeRunners
Able to attend each class in-person
There is a training allowance available
Entrance Requirements
Please fill out the referral form and upload your resume and cover letter. Scroll to the bottom of the page to apply.
Hours
Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
FAQ – Baristas
TBA
The workshops typically occur on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Yes, we provide a training allowance of $75 per week.