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
Legally able to work in Canada
Must live in the lower mainland of Vancouver
Unemployed or precariously employed
Have not participated in another program funded by Access BladeRunners
Able to attend each class via Zoom with video and audio and/or in-person in Vancouver and Surrey
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 on Tuesday, October 10. Scroll to the bottom of the page to apply.
The workshops typically occur on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-4:00 pm
Yes, we provide a training allowance of $75 per week.