The Frog Hollow Preteen program works to engage students in a social environment by offering fun and supportive activities to gain life skills, social skills, & self respect.

After school drop-in offers:

• Engaging workshops that deal with everyday life
• Internet access
• Video games
• Homework help & Tutoring
• Volunteer Opportunities
• High school transition
• Diversity, culture & gender awareness

The Scholarship & Bursary Program targets youth graduating from Vancouver Technical Secondary School. A Youth Programmer provides:

• 1:1 support with post-secondary applications
• Resources for various scholarships and bursaries
• Tours to local post-secondary institutions

The Youth Settlement Program offers newcomer youth a safe place to learn about Canadian culture and their community while forming multicultural friendships and practicing their English. Our activities include:

• Practical skill development and other workshops on various topics of interest
• Engaged workshops that deal with everyday life in Canada
• Food preparation and culinary activities
• Support services for post-secondary & career planning
• Activities framed by social and emotional well-being
• Homework support
• Volunteer opportunities
• Internet access
• Out–trips and community connections throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. 

The BASE program addresses bullying, harassment and discrimination in high school through mentoring, workshops and events throughout the school year. Each school year, forty grade 11 and 12 students are trained as mentors and leaders then assigned to a grade eight homeroom. Through positive relationships between younger and older kids, the school climate is transformed into a safe and respectful space for all students.

To Apply:

• Students must be registered at Vancouver Technical High School.
• Up to 65 leaders are recruited in late April and early May for the following school year.
• TRAINING OVER THE SUMMER: Every Wednesday from 5-7pm. For more information, please contact Orissa.

The Youth Advisory Committee is formed by youth in various youth programs in the community to advise, plan, lead events and projects for the youth in the community, as well as, create the best project possible with the support of Frog Hollow Youth program staff.  The committee provides young people a forum to voice their needs and gives them an opportunity to make a difference in their community. Projects vary from fund raising ideas to supporting social issues in the community.

YES CHEF! is a cooking and baking employment preparation program for newcomer youth aged 15-30.

This program is for youth who want to learn more about food production and gain skills to acquire sustainable employment. We offer a 8-week in-person and virtual program where youth are able to learn and develop new skills. This program is split into two phases, the first phase (4 weeks) consists of food skills training where youth learn the basics (ex. Knife skills, flavours, baking, etc.,) The second phase (4 weeks) is composed of food production training where you will get real-life experience in a commercial kitchen. Throughout the 8 weeks, youth also get help with employment preparation and settlement support, provided both 1:1 and in groups. Youth receive honorarium payments depending on the type of session attended, with the opportunity to earn up to $400 throughout the program.

YES CHEF!’s partnerships with local food industry professionals provide youth inspiration, insight into the food industry, and connections for potential employment. Participating in YES CHEF! is also a great way to meet new people who share the same passion for food, practice English, and have fun.

The next cohort application starting May 23, 2023. 

For application referral form and more information, check out: https://www.froghollow.bc.ca/programs-services/settlement/settlement-youth-yes-chef/

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The Indigenous Youth Employment Program (‘IYEP’) is a 5-month program for First Nations/Métis/Inuk youth ages 16-29 interested in gaining foundational employment skills and practical work experience with 1:1 and group training.  

The program is split into 2 phases:  

• Phase 1 (8 weeks) is a diverse and intentionally designed series of workshops aimed at preparing and training participants for attaining and maintaining employment 
• Phase 2 (3 months) is a paid work experience with a trusted community partner, or option to find work/start training outside of the program, with continued group training, financial aid, and 1:1 support up to 3 months post Phase 1. 

Participants will receive honorariums for achieving Progress Markers such as completing Phase 1, attaining work/starting training, and completing 3 months of employment/training.  

 
Participants can expect a small group setting (6-8 participants per cohort) for workshops, with weekly 1-1 support as needed. We have a Registered Social Worker on staff. As participants phase out of their placements, they are invited to work with a dedicated Employment Counsellor at Drive Youth Employment Services, to support them in the next steps of their employment, career, or education/training. 

Applications for the Spring-Summer 2024 are NOW OPEN!   

• Reserve your spot for the IYEP Open House here 
• Apply for IYEP Spring-Summer Cycle 12 here 
• Check out IYEP’s website here 

Participants must be able to commit to the 8-week Phase 1 training. 

Phase 1: Monday April 22 – June 21 (includes a break week) 

3 days per week: Monday Wednesday Friday 10am-3pm* 

*schedule subject to minor changes 
*no classes on stat holidays 

Contact: 

Natasha Johnson 

Program Coordinator 
Indigenous Youth Employment Program 

e-mail tasha@froghollow.bc.ca for more info, or to be added to email list 

Funding provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada-British Columbia Workforce Development Agreement.

Make It! is a Therapeutic art based program for youth ages 15-30 who may need support with employment, identify as living with a disability (including mental health challenges).  Free supported group art therapy sessions every Thursday afternoon.   1-1 support and counselling available, community art projects and murals with honorariums.   

Frames utilizes film as a medium to provide training, support, and voice to Aboriginal youth and their peers overcoming barriers. Operating out of Drive Youth Employment Services, a Registered Social Worker and Film Instructor facilitate three program cycles each year. Each cycle 15+ youth and mentors provide peer support; gain life skills and film training; and collaborate to conceptualize, film and edit stories for community change. At the end of each cycle, films are screened at a community graduation event and uploaded to social media.For more information, check out Frames!

Drive Youth Employment Services (DYES) is Frog Hollow’s youth satellite on Commercial Drive. Operating under the WorkBC model, Drive supports approximately 500 youth ages 16-30 each month. Free and confidential services include: 1:1 case management, resource room services, professional counseling, referrals to community programs,  training opportunities, paid placements, volunteer opportunities, job development, and financial assistance. For more information, check out DYES!