Student Tenant Employment Program

The Student Tenant Employment Program (STEP) offers two innovative employment training programs for youth between the ages of 15 to 18 who are tenants in housing developments managed by BC Housing:

STEP to Work Program - Metro Vancouver 
This program helps prepare youth for employment by offering a two-week training session and a five-week paid job placement. The training week includes resume preparation and interviewing techniques. Participants will also receive training in CPR, Standard First Aid, FOODSAFE, WorldHost, WHMIS, and Back Awareness. Download the STEP to Work flyer.

Job placements are with a variety of employers in Metro Vancouver and transit passes are provided to participants. For more information, check out the STEP to Work Frequently Asked Questions. 

STEP UP Leadership Program - Greater Victoria  
The STEP UP Leadership program in Victoria provides leadership training and work experience for youth age 15 to 18 that live in subsidized housing directly managed by BC Housing.

STEP UP Leadership includes two weeks of leadership training plus six weeks of work experience in the field of recreation. The training is transferable for all vocational skills but more specifically for child and youth care, recreation, education, social work, counselling and even nursing. Participating youth will receive up to a $600 honorarium for participating in the program. 

For more information, check out the STEP UP Leadership Program Frequently Asked Questions.