YEP Workshops and
Certificate Courses
YEP provides youth ages 14-18 with paid work, volunteer and training opportunities. Gain work experience, build a resume and complete your 30 hour volunteer requirement for graduation through this flexible and fun program!
You do not necessarily need to be a member of YEP to participate. Contact Sarah at 250-656-5537 or scameron@beaconcs.ca to register.
Youth Job Fair
The Job Fair features employment, volunteer and educational opportunities for youth of all ages in the community. Meet representatives from the businesses right in your community who can provide important connections and information about working for them!
Date: Monday, March 5, 2012 |
Time: 11am-2pm |
Cost: FREE |
New Course! Customer Service Training
Sharpen your customer service skills through this one day workshop offered by Service Essentials. The workshop will cover the following:
• How to build relationships with customers
• How to handle difficult situations
• How to market yourself as a service professional
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2011 |
Time: 9am - 3pm |
Cost: $20 YEP Students; $40 Non-YEP Students |
Employment Prep – FREE!
Learn what employers are looking for on a resume, how to write a professional cover letter, how to find job opportunities that fit your interests and how to have a successful interview.
Resume Writing:
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012 |
Time: 12-3pm |
Cost: FREE |
Interview Skills:
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012 |
Time: 1-3pm |
Cost: FREE |
Job Search Strategies/Job Fair Prep:
Date: Saturday, March 3, 2012 |
Time: 1-3pm |
Cost: FREE |
FoodSafe
Study the basics of food safety, including
food-borne illness, receiving and storing food safely, preparing and
serving food, personal hygiene and cleaning.
Date: Friday, September 23, 2011 |
Time: 9am-5pm |
Cost: $42 for YEP Students |
Date: Friday, February 17, 2012 |
Time: 9am-5pm |
Cost: $42 for YEP Students |
Employment Prep
Learn what employers are looking for on a resume,
how to write a professional cover letter, how to find job opportunities that fit your interests and how to have a successful interview.
*Attend all three courses for $25 or separately for $10 each.
Resume Writing |
Date: Sat, Oct 8, 2011 |
Time: 12-3pm |
Interview Skills |
Date: Sat, Oct 22, 2011 |
Time: 1-3pm |
Job Search Strategies |
Date: Sat, Nov 5, 2011 |
Time: 1-3pm |
Microsoft Office
Many employers seek candidates with a background in Microsoft Office. Take this one day course to refresh your computer skills and to get an overview of Microsoft Office Programs used in the workplace.
Date: Friday, October 21, 2011 |
Time: 9am-3pm |
Cost: $150 |
Emergency First Aid with CPR-C
Recognize and respond to emergency
situations such as choking, severe bleeding, burns, fractures, and
unconsciousness.
Date: Monday, November 14, 2011 |
Time: 8:30am-4:30pm |
Cost: $58 for YEP Students |
Date: Monday, May 7, 2012 |
Time: 8:30am-4:30pm |
Cost: $58 for YEP Students |
Toastmasters for Youth
Date: Saturdays, Jan 21-Feb 11, 2011 |
Time: 1-3pm |
Cost: FREE |
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.
Volunteer Opportunities
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SHOAL Centre Craft Fair
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Sidney Sparkles Events
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Hearts of the Community Volunteer Awards
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Sidney Health Fair
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Brentwood Bay Days Art in the Park
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Canada Day Community Dinner
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Canada Day Parade
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Saanich Fair
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Chamber of Commerce Events
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Beacon Community Services Assisted Living (year-round)
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An Evening At The SHOAL (monthly dinner event)
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SHOAL Centre Kitchen (Saturdays)
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Intergenerational Mentorship Program (Quilting/Weaving/Lapidary/Crafts)
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