Start it Right! Program

RBC Start it Right! Youth Employment Program

For temporary resident youth and international students aged 15–29

Not eligible for WorkBC or other employment programs? Get the job support and confidence to START your career RIGHT!

This program is for youth aged 15–29 who are unemployed or underemployed (working less than 20 hours a week). Refugee claimants, international students and temporary workers and residents are all eligible for this program.

Join the free program to:

Enhance your skills and confidence to access the job market in Canada
Receive industry-recognized training certifications
Gain insights into the Canadian workplace culture
Network and develop peer connections by participating in group workshops
Develop your leadership skills by participating in a community project

To register for the RBC Start it Right! program starting January 2025, please contact our employment team by calling 604-597-0205, by email at youthjobs@dcrs.ca or filling out the form below.

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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RBC Start it Right! Youth Employment Program

For temporary resident youth and international students aged 15–29

Youth Employment Eligibility Check and Referral Form

Contact Information

Eligibility check

Professional Background and Goals