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Provincial government to boost youth employment by launching Foundry Works program

Young people in Prince George and across the province with multiple barriers to employment or education will have better access to services through a new program.

The Province is providing a one-time grant of $5.1 million to administer Foundry Works! over the next three years.

It is a youth employment program that integrates health and social services.

“We know social and emotional well-being matters, and support can prevent or minimize future mental health and substance-use challenges in a young person’s life,” said Nicholas Simons, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.

“Foundry’s research-backed employment initiative will support youth to have the greatest chance for success and happiness.”

Foundry Works! is designed to provide integrated and individualized wraparound assistance to youth aged 15 to 24, including health, mentoring, education, skills development, and job placement services.

In addition, it will deliver programs and services to youth, who are not employed or involved in an educational program, to help develop skills, gain paid work experience, and transition into the labour market.

“Young people in B.C. are full of potential. Especially now, during COVID-19, they are facing unprecedented challenges – including to their employment,” said Steve Mathias, executive director, Foundry.

Interested participants can contact their nearest Foundry to enquire.

The Prince George location can be found at 1148 7th Avenue.

Over 123,000 young people in B.C., aged 15 to 24, are affected by the loss of employment due to COVID-19.

Foundry Works! is expected to support up to 600 individuals each year.

 

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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