CAVE Career and Vocational Exploration

Building Your Path to Success: Exploring Education and Employment Opportunities for Young Adults (Ages 16-29) to Thrive in a Fulfilling Career

CAVE Youth Employment and Career Exploration Program

Join the CAVE and get real tools, education, and training to find and keep a rewarding job that you like! CAVE is a place for youth to identify job goals, explore careers, build workplace skills and confidence, and connect with local employers.

During your time at CAVE, you'll create a personalized plan to navigate the labour market and achieve your career goals. Transportation support is available.

Program Highlights

▶️ 7 weeks of in-class training focused on enhancing learning, essential workplace skills, and career exploration and coaching to achieve employment goals. Includes resume preparation, cover letter writing, interviewing skills, and industry-specific training courses.

▶️ Up to 12 weeks of career coaching including customized assistance from knowledgeable and friendly staff who will help you connect with and refer you to Post-Secondary Education, Training, Work Experience, Paid Work Placement, and Support through the first 3 months of your journey. We offer employers who hire CAVE participants a wage subsidy for the first 12 weeks of employment.

Earn up to $500 in bonuses and incentives!

Program Eligibility

16-29 years of age
Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person who has been granted refugee status and is legally entitled to work in Canada (work permit or visa conditions may restrict participation);
Living in British Columbia
Not a full-time student
Not actively participating in another government-funded training program
Unemployed or precariously employed