New Employment Training Program To Provide Youth With Access To Careers In Healthcare

A local group has launched a new employment training program designed to provide young people with access to careers in high-demand jobs in healthcare, community/social services, and early childhood education.

“The “Careers in Caring” program is a game-changer, offering a unique opportunity for youth to enter a sector with incredible growth potential,” said NIEFS executive director Shannon Baikie.

“Our support is rooted in the belief that investing in the next generation of caregivers will benefit not only the youth participants but the entire North Island.”

The 12-week virtual/hybrid cohort based program, from the North Island Employment Foundations Society (NIEFS), is widely supported by key North Island employers in the care sector, an area projected to have the highest number of job openings in BC over the next decade according to the 2022–2032 BC Labour Market Outlook.

The Society says the program has garnered widespread support from North Island employers within the care sector, reinforcing its commitment to help shape the future of youth employment in the region & making a significant impact on the lives of young individuals seeking meaningful careers.

The program is funded by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

To register for an information session, call 250-286-3441 or toll free 1-866-286-6788.

For details, visit NIEFS.