Employment Training
The Employment Training component of Pathways supports newcomer women in preparing for careers in the childcare sector. Through certification training, job readiness workshops, and employer engagement opportunities, participants gain the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to successfully transition into employment.
Pathways to Childcare Careers
The Responsible Adult Program is for women to develop job-specific skills for careers in early learning and childcare. The program provides participants with the foundational knowledge and certification required to work with children in licensed childcare settings in British Columbia.
Employment Circles Workshops
The Employment Workshops focus on job readiness and workplace preparation. Participants receive support with resume development, interview skills, understanding employer expectations, and navigating the Canadian job market. These workshops strengthen professional communication skills and build confidence in pursuing employment opportunities.
Childcare Connect: Hiring and Networking Event
The Job Fair connects participants directly with childcare employers. It provides an opportunity to network, learn about job openings, practice professional introductions, and explore employment pathways within the sector. This component bridges training with real workforce opportunities.
Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Career Pathways
Credentials and Skills Upgrading Opportunities for Racialized Women in BC
In 2024, PIRS and Migrant Workers Center (MWC) embarked on a collaborative research project, supported by Women and Gender Equality Canada. This collaborative project aimed to investigate the systemic barriers faced by racialized immigrant women seeking accreditation for Early Childhood Educator (ECE) positions in Canada. By exploring these challenges, the study sought to identify potential solutions that could pave the way for newcomers to access better-paid ECE jobs. We are pleased to present the findings of this research, along with a comprehensive directory of ECE training opportunities tailored for newcomer women.
Research authors: Sanzida Habib (PIRS) and Geraldine Pratt (UBC). Graphic recording by Adriana Contreras Correal.
27,502
Women and children served
Since 1975, PIRS served 17,716 women and 9,116 children and counting.
84
Women trained
84 women completed training programs in 2023 to become more effective leaders in their codmmunities.
3,679
Food hampers distributed
448 people continue to be served weekly through the emergency Food Hub.
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