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EMBERS
TRAINING

EMBERS Training provides hard and soft skills training to people who are getting back into the workforce or starting a new career. We have both youth specific and more general training programs for career support and skills development.

Whether someone is interested in construction, exploring other careers, or looking for a foothold into the Canadian job market, our training programs help participants identify their assets, strengths and skills they wish to build upon to achieve their career goals.

Career Development

Youth Programs

Certified Skills Training

Career Development • Youth Programs • Certified Skills Training •

Current Programming

Next Gen Builders (YESS) Program

Looking to get into employment or further education? Are you looking for guidance on figuring out a meaningful career? If you answered yes to the questions above, EMBERS’ Next Gen Builders (Youth Employment & Skills Strategy Program) may be a good fit for you.

Next Gen Builders (YESS) —
Mentorship Program

EMBERS needs mentors to support youth as they get into employment or further education.

Would you like to get to know a young person and help them navigate their future? Share your time, change a life.

Building Better Futures Program

EMBERS Building Better Futures is a career exploration program which introduces individuals 16 to 29 years of age to career assessments and job search with an optional focus on the construction/trades and logistics industries.

BladeRunners Program

EMBERS’ BladeRunners Program is a career exploration program, giving those between the ages of 15-29 an opportunity to start the framework for their career goals. BladeRunners provides job readiness skills, work experience/on-the-job training, job coaching and ongoing supports to help YOU start YOUR career journey.

“I was having a hard time finding a job while taking care of my dad who is struggling with health concerns. I was introduced to EMBERS Training by a friend (…) After the 4-day program I was able to get onto a site with EMBERS. I am now employed with the Vancouver Shipyards and part of the union. I think this program could be a benefit to anyone and would recommend it.”


— EMBERS Training Graduate

Career Development

Our training programs include free workshops, one-on-one mentorship and career development initiatives to help you achieve long-term success. We can help you grow over time and build a meaningful and successful career. Your success is our success!

Certified Skills Training

We provide skills training programs and certifications that enable EMBERS’ workforce to increase their skills and improve their livelihoods.

Certifications we offer include…

 Traffic Management Training (Flagging) • Hoist training • Rigging Training • MEWP training (Mobile Elevated Working Platforms) • Heavy equipment training (forklift, telehandler, skid steer) Construction Safety Officer training • Occupational First Aid Level 1-3 • Fall Protection • WHMIS • Confined Space and Rescue • Health and Safety Awareness • Lock out • Career Planning  • Job Search Skills • Help obtaining Driver’s License for potential apprentices • Blueprint reading • Heavy equipment assessments using vortex simulator • Personal Development and Goals • Other types of training may be provided based on individual
 assessment of need.