Employment and work in Vancouver, British Columbia
DEWC - Skills Development Program
Offered by Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association (DEWC)
In short
The Skills Development program empowers women who live in the Downtown Eastside for overall life improvement and, for some, prepares them for the paid employment sector.
- Who it is for
- Women, Families, Indigenous people, 2SLGBTQI+ people, People on a low income; 2SLGBTQQIA+, Indigenous, Women, Family with children
- What it helps with
- Money to get by, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help for my family, A job, My culture and roots, Being who I am, Making my own choices, Someone who has been through it
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1
- How to reach
- Contact through Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association (DEWC): (604) 681-8480 · admin@dewc.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
The Skills Development program empowers women who live in the Downtown Eastside for overall life improvement and, for some, prepares them for the paid employment sector. This valuable program trains women on topics such as life-skills development, health and safety, and certification programs such as first aid and food safety.
By getting involved in the activities of the Centre, women build individual and collective capacity for ownership, leadership, and positive change. The Skills Development Program is an integral aspect of the Centre that is linked to our principles of self-help, peer support and community building.
Opportunities include:
- Clothing Room Attendant
- Food Prep & Food Service
- Receptionist
- Shelter Support Worker
- Street Market Vendor
- Workshop Facilitator
- Participation on hiring committees, fundraising committees and special events
Who can use it?
Women who live in the Downtown Eastside
How do I get in touch?
Call (604) 681-8480, email admin@dewc.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Vancouver, British Columbia.
302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1
302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1Vancouver, British Columbia
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