YWCA Aspire is a free employment program that assists newcomer refugee women to jump-start a meaningful career in Canada.

Program Highlights

  • 4 weeks of group-based employment workshops 

  • 2 weeks of job development

  • Up to 12 weeks of follow-up support

  • One-on-one career coaching with personalized job readiness support

  • Transportation and childcare support for eligible participants

  • Support to build a professional network with industry experts

  • Wraparound services

Participants Must Be

  • A self-identified newcomer refugee woman who is:

    • a Permanent Resident, or

    • Protected Person who has been granted refugee status in Canada

  • Unemployed or underemployed and not a full-time student

  • Not a Canadian Citizen

Next start date: January 13, 2026

We accept participants on an ongoing basis. 

Register now 

or sign up for an info session here.

Real Experiences. Real Impact.

Hear from participants and career advisors as they highlight how the program helps self-identified women advance their careers.

Participants talk about their journeys and how YWCA Aspire helped them advance their careers.
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​​​​​​YWCA Aspire 

604 202 3026 | aspire@ywcabc.org
535 Hornby St - 4th floor, Vancouver
Office hours: Monday to Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 

For more information on the program schedule, delivery and accommodation, please contact us or attend an information session.

 

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