Bridging to Employment

A culture-based training program helping Indigenous participants build skills, confidence and connection to move into work or further their education.

At a Glance

A culture-based training program helping Indigenous participants build skills, confidence and connection to move into work or further their education.

Who's It for

Indigenous and non-indigenous people ages 16 and older who are unemployed, underemployed or looking to build skills to enter or re-enter the workforce.

Where It's Offered

Prince George

What We Help With

  • Employability and life skills training
  • Certificate training in key workplace areas
  • Basic computer skills
  • Resumes, cover letters and interview preparation
  • Connections to training programs and employers
  • Post-secondary and upgrading orientation

How To Access

Download and submit an application form or pick up a paper application at the Prince George CSFS office.

About the Program

Bridging to Employment supports participants in overcoming barriers to education, skills training and employment by building confidence, life skills and cultural connection. The program creates long-term change by grounding learning in Indigenous values, strengths and ways of knowing.

Participants take part in a supportive, community-based learning environment that helps them move toward employment, further education or training. Along the way, they build practical skills, strengthen cultural identity and develop tools that support self-sufficiency and holistic wellbeing.

In Prince George, the program runs for nine weeks, three times per year.

Who This Serves

  • People aged 16+ who are unemployed or under-employed
  • Adults wanting to upgrade skills or re-enter the workforce
  • Community members who want culturally based skill-building and life-skills training

Eligibility

  • Open to people 16 years and older
  • Open to participants in Prince George
  • No experience or previous training required
  • Free to join

 

How We Can Support You

Employability and life skills training
Suppression, Financial Literacy and more
Support creating resumes and cover letters
Support connecting with training programs and the work industry
Bah’lat model graduation ceremony
Certificate training in First Aid, WHMIS, Serving It Right, FoodSafe, S100 or S185 Fire
Basic computer skills
Interview preparation
Post-secondary and upgrading orientation

Contacts and Locations

Program Contact – Prince George
250-563-5530
samantha@csfs.org

Program Contact – Burns Lake
250-692-3586
250-251-0163
agooding@csfs.org

Prince George Office

1145-2nd Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3H7

Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Event Submission Form
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