Future Leaders Program

The future is now! Develop your skills and join the next generation of diverse young leaders.

Future Leaders is a free, innovative youth employment program that will set you up for career success. Let us help you build your future career today with:

• Career exploration and job search skills
• Industry-recognized short-term training certifications
• Enrollment in accredited post-secondary programs
• Quality employment opportunities with wage subsidies for employers
• Paid internships to gain skills and experience
• Living allowance and completion bonuses

The Future Leaders program offers streams for both group and individualized training, currently online due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Eligibility

Youth aged 15–30
Permanent residents or Canadian citizens
Not enrolled in high school or post-secondary studies
Unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week
Willing and available to work

EI and IA recipients who meet the eligibility requirements listed above are welcome to register.

Future Leaders Flyer (2022)

To register for the Future Leaders program, please complete the form below. If you have further questions, please contact our employment team by calling 604-597-0205 or by email at youthjobs@dcrs.ca.

Youth Employment Eligibility Check and Referral Form

The following form must be completed in order to help our employment staff determine your eligibility status. Please try and include as much detail as possible.

Contact Information
First Name*
Last Name*
Phone Number*
Email Address*
Eligibility check
Residency Status*
Age*
Age*
Current Employment*
Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?*
English Proficiency*
Are you receiving support from another employment program?*
Please specify where you are receiving support from.
Are you receiving financial support from the government?*
Are you receiving formal education?*
Please note: Attending an alternate high school means students are encouraged to be in an employment program instead of taking classes to graduate, because employment is the main goal or because they are not planning to go further with their education in the near future.
Are you receiving formal education?*
Please note: Attending an alternate high school means students are encouraged to be in an employment program instead of taking classes to graduate, because employment is the main goal or because they are not planning to go further with their education in the near future.
Professional Background and Goals
How long have you lived in Canada?
Level of education in your home country?
Please specify what your degree is in.
Please specify.
Level of education in Canada?
Please specify what your degree is in.
Please specify.
Work experience in your home country?
Please specify what job(s) you have held.
Work experience in Canada?
Please specify what job(s) you have held.
What kind of support are you looking for? Select all that apply.
- Part-time employment (up to 20 hours per week)
- Full-time employment (28-40 hours per week)
- Occupational training certificate (1–2 weeks)
- Short-term training certificate (up to 3 months)
- Long-term training certificate (more than 3 months)
- Other
Please specify.*
What kind of role do you see yourself in?
Please specify.
How did you hear about DIVERSEcity?
Referral Contact
Name Phone Number
Please specify.
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Future Leaders Program