Bladerunners

Pre-Employment Program

Bladerunners Pre-Employment Program

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Closed Weekends and Statutory Holidays

Funded by

Bladerunners Pre-Employment Program
Bladerunners Pre-Employment Program

About

BladeRunners is an award-winning employment ready skills training program that is recognized nationally and internationally

Programs and services offered

Gain cultural skills and experiences through workshops with facilitators and activities with elders! Learn about money management, nutrition and work towards your drivers license!

Basic training designed to facilitate entry into the labour force. BladeRunners empowers youth to make informed, positive, and healthy choices for themselves and their future, therefore empowering youth to become confident, independent, self-sufficient and successful.

Companies from all sectors of industry throughout British Columbia provide employment opportunities for participants and the ultimate goal is for them to gain sufficient skills and experience that will translate into a long-term attachment to the labour force.  

All BladeRunners Participants are offered First Aid L1 and WHMIS training that are required on most job sites, and they will also receive training that is student based in their chosen career path such as:

  • Food Safe

  • Wildfire Training and S100/S185

  • Basic Foundation

  • Occupational Health and Safety

  • Job Readiness

  • First Host

  • Fall Protection and Confined Spaces

  • Resume and Cover Letter development

  • Interview skills

  • Navigating online job portals

Who can access these programs and services

Youth ages 15-29 years of age

How to access services

Come into Employment Centre and receive a referral from the Orientation Worker

Contact

Bladerunners Youth Counsellor

Phone: (250) 564-3568 Ext. 209