YEP Workshops and Certificate Courses

The following workshops and courses are offered to YEP members for free or at a reduced cost:

FoodSafe

Study the basics of food safety, including food-borne illness, receiving and storing food safely, preparing and serving food, personal hygiene and cleaning.

Squirrel

Learn the Point-of-Sale touch-screen restaurant system that is widely used in food services and hotel operations.

SuperHost

Master the front-line skills and techniques that comprise the basics of service professionalism. 

St. John Ambulance Emergency First Aid

Recognize and respond to emergency situations such as choking, severe bleeding, burns, fractures, and unconsciousness.

Retail Training Certificate

Mentored, hands-on work experience in operating a cash register, counting cash, customer service, sorting and organizing items, pricing and opening and closing procedures. Click here to learn more. 

Gardening Basics Certificate

Professional gardeners at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific teach students the basics of gardening.

Beacon Community Volunteer Certificate

Students plan and coordinate 30 hours of meaningful volunteer experience with a focus on exploring personal interests and career goals. Click here to learn more.