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Edmonton’s largest free BIPOC youth employment program
Get Free Training, Up-to-Date Employment Skill Sets, and Confidence to Boost you in the Canadian Workforce!
Looking for employment support?
BOOST Youth Employment Program is a free program aimed at helping individuals aged 15 – 30 years to develop and/or improve the skills and knowledge they need to address the various social, institutional and systemic barriers they may face in life and in the pursuit of employment.
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One Program. Two Parts. 22 Weeks.
By providing employability and life skills training as well as quality employment opportunities, we are equipping our youth with the tools to eliminate barriers that prevent them from succeeding. The many skills our youth learn in this program are important not just for them to gain employment but also teach them how to build relationships, gain visibility, foster adaptability and create more opportunities for advancement.
10 Weeks In Class Training
- Monday to Friday
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Paid allowance to attend in-class training
- Financial support for employment related purchases (i.e. work clothes, bus passes/tickets)
- Access to laptop - if needed
- Gain certification in First Aid, Mental Health, or WHMIS
12 Weeks Work Experience
- Full time work (30-40 hours per week)
- Gain Canadian work experience in entry level position
- Matched with employment in your field of interest
- Ongoing support from BOOST staff
- Career Counselling and Employment Support
Is this program for you?
Below are the qualifications to be eligible to participate in the program:
- Must be between 15 to 30 years old
- Either unemployed or face barriers to quality employment
- You are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a refugee claimant defined by the Immigration and Refugee protection act or legally entitled to work in Canada
- Willing and able to commit to the program timeline
Selection Criteria and Process
3 Step Selection Process
Successful candidates are those most in need of support and are committed to successfully completing the program.
1. Send in your Application
Fill out the application by clicking the link below
2. Pre Screening Call
Our intent for a pre-screening interview is to determine your eligibility for the program and learn more about your employability readiness before we conduct a more extensive in-person interview
3. In Person Interview
Our intent is to learn more about your current state and determine whether the boost program is a right fit
Our Partners
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When I came to Canada it was difficult to get a job because I had no Canadian work experience and I had no idea where I could get any help. But luckily I met someone who took the Boost Program and highly recommended me to apply for the program. The Boost Program has changed my perspective on applying for a job and the program has provided me everything that I need about job searching in Canada especially in Alberta. The program has made a big difference in my life. For example, I have learned how to write a critical resume and cover letter for any position I want to apply for. As a result of the Boost Program I have a great Job and I am so thankful for the support I got from the Africa Centre. I have never thought that my work experience would double through this Program.