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NAVIGATION

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Skill Trip Program

EARN EXTRA INCOME WITHOUT LOSING YOUR GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE

The Skill Trip program is brought to you from the Access2Innovate Foundation thanks to the BC Workplace Grant Program. The purpose of this program is to make a  positive impact to vulnerable British Columbians facing employment challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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THE FOUNDATION

We help reduce the barriers to quality science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) education for people facing socio-economic, physical, mental, and other challenges. The Skill Trip Program is exclusively for adults, where we work in cooperation with schools to provide free or subsidized access to high quality STEAM education .

 

During Covid-19, we provided free online classes to children and youth and free face shields and masks to not-for-profit organizations working on the front lines.

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Helping provide access to STEAM education for kids, youth, and adults facing barriers

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We received a Workplace Opportunity Grant to give skills training for vulnerable British Columbians impacted by Covid-19.

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Am I Eligible?

Anyone receiving B.C. income or disability assistance is qualified, with the exception of  WorkBC Wage Subsidy recipients and current employees in their existing position.

WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY GRANT

The Work Experience Opportunities Grant is a program focused on helping vulnerable British Columbians impacted by COVID-19. This funding improves individuals' skills to supports a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive post-pandemic labour market recovery. 

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ABOUT  THE PROGRAM

Access2Innovate grants adults the opportunity to start a new journey. Through the Skill Trip Program, they can learn and get exposure to useful STEM/STEAM tools that open new opportunities for them and their families.

 

The skill areas available include: digital media, marketing and office admin, procurement and research, education, manufacturing, and fabrication, improving their employability. Skill Trip is a hands-on work opportunity, with participants picking one or two areas of interest to focus on during their program.

 

Participants come in twice/week for the day during the 12 week program. Each area of interest is guided by a mentor and a job supervisor. 

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Access2Innovate - SKILL TRIP 12 week program

(2, 7.5 hr days per week = 15 hrs per week, 180 hrs total)

about the program

ELEGIBILITY

  •  Those under the employment & assistance act (Participants need to have PWD (Person with Disabilities) or PPMB (Persons with Persistent Multiple Barriers) status on their income assistance file or be indigenous individuals on reserve qualified to receive federal assistance.)

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  • Qualified to receive assistance under the employment and assistance for persons with disabilities act 

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  • Qualified to receive assistance from a Treaty First Nation that is founded through the Federal Department of Crown - Indigenous Relations or Northern Affairs Canada

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  • Qualified to receive assistance from a First Nation Administering Authority that administers an income assistance program on behalf of Indigenous Services Canada

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Applicants must have a criminal record check prior or upon applying (free of charge)

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If you will be working with children you will be required to complete a vulnerable person's check (free of charge)

Job Interview
Elegibility

AREAS OF THE PROGRAM

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  • Video

  • Editing

  • Audio

  • Lighting

  • Live-streaming

DIGITAL MEDIA

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  • Communications with customers

  • Communication Designs

  • CRM

  • Website design with Wix

  • Email Newsletter with Mailchimp

MARKETING &
OFFICE ADMIN

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  • Help procure supplies for project kits

  • Communicate with suppliers

  • Research about notable engineers and designers

PROCUREMENT & RESEARCH

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  • Research and develop free resources for school

  • Prepare a free resources guide for Elementary School Teachers

  • Assist teaching

EDUCATION

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  • 3D printing

  • Laser cutting

  • Large-format printing

  • Face shield manufacture

  • Shipping & receiving

FABRICATION

Areas

ROAD MAP OF THE PROGRAM

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EARN EXTRA INCOME WITHOUT LOOSING YOUR GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE

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  •  Those under the employment & assistance act (Participants need to have PWD (Person with Disabilities) or PPMB (Persons with Persistent Multiple Barriers) status on their income assistance file or be indigenous individuals on reserve qualified to receive federal assistance.)

or

  • Qualified to receive assistance under the employment and assistance for persons with disabilities act 

or

  • Qualified to receive assistance from a Treaty First Nation that is founded through the Federal Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations or Northern Affairs Canada

or

  • Qualified to receive assistance from a First Nation Administering Authority that administers an income assistance program on behalf of Indigenous Services Canada

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Applicants must have a criminal record check prior or upon applying (free of charge).

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If you will be working with children you will be required to complete a vulnerable person's check (free of charge)

Apply
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