Coast Capital Savings employees present the YMCA with a check for $ 8,000 for its new YMCA Connects program. (Left to right) Wendy Wright of the YMCA; Taylor Horsting, Bonnie Kilistoff, Maureen Kilcullen, Lana Swan, and Gwen Davis of Coast Capital Savings; and Cassandra Thomas from the YMCA. (Contributed)
The Kelowna company donates $ 8,000 to the YMCA youth initiative
The program supports employment-ready young adults with basic skills and readiness training
YMCA of Okanagan has received a $ 8,000 donation from Coast Capital Savings to its new YMCA Connects program, which provides young adults in Kelowna with vital support in finding long-term, sustainable work and career opportunities.
Coast Capital Savings donated the sum through its Community Investments Grant, which aims to build a richer future and help young adults thrive in BC.
“YMCA Connects is an employment program that supports employment-ready young adults (18-24 years old) through basic work readiness skills and training, job support services, financial assistance and employment experience,” the YMCA said in a press release.
“With funding from Coast Capital Savings, Okanagan’s YMCA has improved access to critical technology for program participants, improved program efficiency, and created a variety of learning opportunities. The program aims to really incorporate technology into its services and to ensure that young people have all the tools and experience to get into sustainable employment. “
Through such donations, the YMCA seeks to lower the unemployment rate of employable young adults in Kelowna for those facing employment barriers.
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