Employment Connections: Programs and supports for youth jobseekers

Special Events - General

Social / Community Event

Richmond Public Library – Brighouse Branch
100 - 7700 Minoru Gate

This is a free event for youth jobseekers (15 to 24 years) to discover organizations offering help with:

• Job search
• Work experience
• Training and upskilling
• Resume and interview preparation

Find programs that best suit your needs, including support for those facing barriers to employment.

Drop in, no registration needed. This is not a job fair. No employers will be present.

Event Accessibility We strive to offer accessible and inclusive events for everyone.

• Ten (10) accessible parking spaces are available in the adjacent parkade and in front of Minoru Arenas. Additional accessible parking is available in the lot directly south of the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex (along Granville Avenue).
• Wheelchair accessible washrooms are on the main floor of the Richmond Cultural Centre building and on the 2nd floor of Brighouse Library (elevator access is available).
• Sensory tools will be available for use by event participants, including calming items, fidget items and communication tools. Visit the AskMe Desk on the library’s 2nd floor to access these.
• Participants who need a quiet space can speak to a staff member.
• A magnifier will be available during this event from the Library resource table.

If you have specific accessibility needs or questions, email accessibility@richmond.ca. We welcome your inquiries and will do our best to ensure your full participation in the event.

Employment Connections is a joint initiative of the Employment Resource Network, bringing together Richmond-based community organizations, the City of Richmond and Richmond Public Library to reduce and prevent poverty in Richmond.

More Information

This event is for Youth (Ages 13-18) & Adult (Ages 18+)

This is an accessible site.

This is a free drop-in event. No tickets are required to attend.