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Young people entering the workforce now have a better chance to find the tools and training they need thanks to the Shift program offered by the Construction Foundation of B.C.

“The program, which launched just over a year ago, is an opportunity to help youth build employability,” said Audrey Wilkinson, director of social development at the foundation.

One of the components of the program is From Care to Career, an initiative designed to help youth in provincial care. It assists them in transitioning out of care by providing a bridge to a career in the construction industry — an opportunity to receive a sponsored apprenticeship and to earn while they learn.

“All youth need support, but we saw the demand from this particular group grow in the last few years,” she said. “They lack the family structure to rely on as they transition out of care.”

Every year, about 1,000 young people transition from care in the province.

The Shift program reduces barriers and connects participants with skills needed on the job site. The objective is to help them develop the attitude, skills and knowledge employers look for in a new hire.

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