Pathways | Programs for Youth & Children

Programs for Youth & Children

Child Services, Employment, Financial, Social / Recreational, Victim Services, and Youth Services

Provided by Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS)

Offers a broad spectrum of intrcultural programs and services for youths and children.

Programs and services Includes:

The Intercultural Youth Micro-grants Service Corps (IYMSCorps): A Free program for youths aged 15-29 that allows youth to gain valuable foundational and transferable skills through designing youth-led and youth-driven community engagement projects. Participants can receive a microgrant of $1000, $2500, and $3000 to create their community engagement projects. Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee with court notice of decision

The Intercultural Youth Service Corps (IYSCorps): Program for youths aged 15-30 years. Provides valuable leadership training, community engagement skills and volunteer placements so that youth can build community connections and prepare to enter the workforce. Training provided will include job search skills, resume building, financial literacy and essential life skills that will help youth gain valuable experience in community engagement and enhancing employment opportunities.

Childcare: The PICS Childcare Cloverdale Centre follows a play-based, child-focused, emergent curriculum model. Activities and materials are chosen by the children and teachers to reflect the children’s interests and developmental goals.

Youth Trade Builders: The Youth Trade Builder is a FREE program funded by the Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills, which is intended to increase the labour force participation of young adults aged 16-29 who are generally employment-ready. Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee with court notice of decision.

Youth Career and Business Builders: The Program is designed to support young adults aged 16-29 who are generally employment-ready. Over the weeks, participants explore different programs, take assessments, and ultimately choose a career path in developing and implementing an occupational training plan, successfully completing the training and certification required to attain meaningful, sustainable employment or training. Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee with court notice of decision.

Fitness and Mentorship Program for Youth (FAME): FAME will help Surrey youth aged between 14 and 24 develop and implement health and fitness action plans to improve their physical and mental health, while at the same time teaching them the skills to get SMART goals to plan for future success. Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee with court notice of decision.

Surrey Anti-Gang Family Empowerment (SAFE): SAFE is an evidence‑based, multi-agency program designed to address and prevent youth gang violence. SAFE programs support children and youth to divert them from pathways to gang involvement.

RBC Helping Youth Preparing for Employment (HYPE) Program: The Youth Resource Hub provides employment services via one-on-one workshops, academic coaching and networking opportunities. Youth between the ages of 13-29 are welcome to drop in and take advantage of the friendly ambiance, access to computers, WiFi and other amenities.

Intercultural Digital Hospitality Skills Accelerator Training Program: The program provides foundational and functional digital skills to individuals seeking employment opportunities or transitioning to employment in the digital hospitality industry. This program is for anyone who is 19 years and plus and is open for all categories, which means anyone can join and open for PR, Canadian citizen, refugee protected, open work permit or on a valid study visa. Classes will be online, and the course is for 9 weeks, which includes employment support.

The Youth Intercultural Family Support Program (IFSP): The Youth Intercultural Family Support Program (IFSP) is set up to help youth (18 and under) by offering culturally sensitive and trauma-informed counselling. The program works closely with their families to understand their needs and connect them to important resources and support systems. This approach helps reduce risky behaviours and build resilience.

604-596-7722

Website: https://pics.bc.ca/free-programs...

#205, 12725 80th Avenue Surrey, Surrey, British Columbia, V3W 3A6

Service is available in Arabic, Dari, English, Farsi, Hindi, Pashto, Punjabi, and Urdu.

Cost: No cost

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