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 or Refugee

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

Next cycle starts September 24 to October 31 in Vancouver. Scroll to the bottom of the page to apply.

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.

Next Steps

Next cohort starts on September 24th in Vancouver.

For more information please see the

Referral Form
  • 1 (604) 999-2301