Build Your Future
Surrey
Build Your Future is a four-week employment program for youth aged 16–30. The program prepares participants for fulltime employment as trades helpers or labourers.
Participants engage in interactive workshops focused on time management, communication and conflict resolution, financial literacy, and employment standards. These activity-based sessions are designed to strengthen teamwork and communication skills while helping participants gain valuable insight into workplace expectations. The workshops provide a supportive environment where individuals can establish routines and practice essential life skills needed for successful and sustainable employment.
The program concludes with a certification week, during which participants obtain the following safety and awareness certifications: Confined Spaces, WHMIS, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Back Talk, Emergency First Aid, Heat Stress, and WCB Young Workers.
Following program completion, participants receive job search support with the goal of securing employment within three months.
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FEES
FREE
Eligibility
16-30 years old
Permanent Resident/Canadian Citizen
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/week or less
Have not participated in another program funded by ACCESS BladeRunners
Able to attend each class in-person
Entrance Requirements
Please fill out the referral form at the bottom of the page to apply.
Hours
Monday to Friday from 8:30 Am to 4:00 PM
FAQs – Build Your Future
No – There are many transferrable skills that can be used for many jobs such as warehousing, production and retail trade. Program staff will support you with job search in the area that you want.
The Pre-Employment workshops will be at City Centre Youth Hub or at the PCRS Guildford office (202-10334 152A Street, Surrey). The Certification week will be done at BladeRunners Surrey Office (10708 136A Ave, Surrey).
That’s ok! Changing our mind is normal. The program staff will work with you to build your job search and employment plan that fits your needs and interests.