Student Tenant Employment Programs

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

STEP to Work Program

This program helps prepare youth for employment by offering a one week training session and a six-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, WHIMIS, and Back Awareness.

Job placements are with a variety of employers in Metro Vancouver and transit passes are provided to participants. 

Application forms are also available:

Please submit your application form by:

Mail: #1701 – 4555 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4V8
Fax: 604-439-4722
Email: steptowork@bchousing.org

STEP UP Leadership Program

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.

Check out the STEP UP Leadership Q&A for more information .

Application forms are also available:

Please submit your application form by:  

Mail: 201-3440 Douglas St, Victoria BC, V8Z 3L5

Phone: 250-978-2918

Fax: 604 439-4722

Email: tirish@bchousing.org