YWCA AXIS

YWCA Axis is a one-to-one employment program for self-identified immigrant women who have experienced violence. This 12-week, trauma-informed program helps participants develop an employment or training plan to achieve sustainable employment or further education.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• One-to-one services from a professional, compassionate career advisor to develop a personalized education or employment action plan 
• Services offered in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Farsi, Dari, Mandarin, Cantonese, Filipino, and Ukrainian
• Virtual or in-person meetings on a flexible schedule 
• Services provided across BC
• One-to-one skills training to overcome impacts of violence/abuse, enhance reliance and strengthen confidence 
• Community referrals and access to other YWCA and WorkBC services
• Job development services and employer contacts 
• Referrals to community-based Stopping the Violence counselling or up to 10 counselling sessions via WorkBC Centres across BC*  
• Complimentary visits to the YWCA Health + Fitness Centre and wrap-around supports may also be available for eligible participants*

* Subject to funding and participant eligibility.  

PARTICIPANTS MUST BE

• An immigrant woman who is survivor of violence 

• A resident of BC

participants accepted on an ongoing basis. 

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