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Program Features
Baristas' Mission "To provide youth with barriers to employment with employability skills and a dynamic work experience in Starbucks outlets, assisting with the attainment of exciting careers in the growing retail food service sector" Objectives There are three service components: Provides youth with workshops and work experiences where they can acquire basic employment skills Six week lifeskills and workplace-specific instruction Nine week work experience at a Starbucks location One week of career and job search skills instruction Provides youth with life skills and the enhancement of self-esteem designed to improve their long-term employment prospects Through involvement with Starbucks and the Starbucks internship to provide youth a powerful opportunity for extensive life skill enhancement, advanced employability skills, and career development Provide workshops designed to introduce youth to workplace health and safety practices as well as an introduction to retail service standards To assist youth not only in the development of employability skills but also towards becoming an empowered and contributing citizen Highlights Intensive, highly effective life and employability skills High quality retail/hospitality work experience First Aid, Food Safe, Super Host and Baristas Certifications Paid $8.00 per hour through the entire program Clothing allowance Completion Bonus
Who is Eligible?
Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the time of intake/selection Out of school (can be attending alternative school) A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted conventional refugee status in Canada Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations *Not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits (Clients who are EI eligible, currently in receipt of EI or in Reachback, may be referred to a YES project if other eligibility criteria is met. If a client is currently in receipt of EI and is accepted into a YES project, the client’s EI claim must be terminated before commencing participation in the project. Priority will be given to non EI eligible clients) and In need of assistance in order to overcome employment barriers
Fees For Service
There are no fees for this program
Access
Referrals to the Baristas Program can come from any source, including the youth themselves, parents, social workers, foster parents, youth workers, etc... However, before participating in the program a youth must meet with a case manager at their local Employment Resource Centre.  For detailed information on program click on the following links:  Surrey Baristas Program Next Start Date: October 5, 2009 Brochure     Application Process To successfully apply for the Baristas Programs, the youth must submit a cover letter and resume.  The cover letter must clearly and generously include a list of employability challenges and barriers, why they would benefit from the life skills component, and why they would be a good fit for a work experience in  a Starbucks store.
In The News Click on the following links to be connected with media coverage from: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Surrey Leader - Brewing Up a Future Motiv8 Go2- Steaming Up A New Start at Starbucks Service Canada Article Location
Surrey Baristas Program #3 - 10318 East Whalley Ring Road Surrey, BC V3T 4H4 Click here for map

                                                      Contact Information for the Baristas Program 

For details and program specific information, please see the program brochure: 
     Surrey Baristas Program

For overall program information, including program design, curriculum, partnership development and expansion, please contact:

Barb Viginillo - Program Coordinator
Phone: (604) 951-4821
Email: bvirginillo@pcrs.ca                                                                                                                                                             

Partnerships/Support                                                                                 

Program Funding

The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative.