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The CanWork BC youth tool is available online and as PDF downloads. The tool is for youth with disabilities aged 15 to 30. It can be accessed independently or with the support of a caregiver, servicer provider, employer, or educator.

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See other resources for caregivers, service providers, employers, and educators. Facilitator guides for the PDF version of the tool, as well as the curriculum overview and guiding principles checklist can also be found below.

🔵 Dimension

Employment Essentials

Learn practical skills for job searching, applying, and succeeding at work. From resume writing to interview preparation, this dimension has the tools you need to navigate the world of work confidently. 

Employment Essentials full workbook

Explore all five modules of the Employment Essentials dimension.

Download full Employment Essentials workbook (PDF 3.5 MB)

Creating a job search toolkit

Learn where to find job openings, assess job fit, and create a resume, cover letter, and reference list.

Download Creating a job search toolkit workbook (PDF 2.6 MB)

Applying for job opportunities

Discover how to apply for jobs and prepare for interviews.

Download Applying for job opportunies workbook (PDF 2.2 MB)

Starting a new job

Understand how to accept a job offer, navigate onboarding, and build relationships with coworkers.

Download Starting a new job workbook (PDF 2.2 MB)

Navigating the workplace

Manage daily tasks, meet workplace expectations, grow in your role, and handle common challenges.

Download Navigating the workplace workbook (PDF 2.2 MB)

Moving on from a job

Know when to move on, write a resignation letter, and transition professionally to new opportunities.

Download Moving on from a job workbook (PDF 2.4 MB)

CanWork BC youth tool workbooks

Download the PDF workbook versions of the CanWork BC youth tool by full dimension or individual modules.

CanWork BC youth tool facilitator guides

Download the facilitator guides for each CanWork BC youth tool dimension listed above. These PDFs can be incorporated into existing lesson plans or used as stand-alone documents.

The guides highlight key points in specific modules in a structured and practical way, offering step-by-step instructions for group activities and discussions. Use as an outline for running an employment learning workshop or lesson for youth with disabilities.

Employment Essentials facilitator guide

Materials based on the Creating a Job Search Toolkit module in the Employment Essentials workbook.

Download Employment Essentials facilitator guide (PDF 461 KB)

Employment Navigation facilitator guide

Materials based on the Understanding Employment Basics module in the Employment Navigation workbook.

Download Employment Navigation facilitator guide (PDF 447 KB)

Money Management facilitator guide

Materials based on the Understanding Money Basics module in the Money Management workbook.

Download Money Management guide (PDF 434 KB)

Self Exploration facilitator guide

Materials based on the Understanding Wellness module in the Wellness workbook.

Download Self Exploration guide (PDF 448 KB)

Wellness facilitator guide

Materials based on the Building a Foundation for Self Exploration in the Self Exploration workbook.

Download Wellness guide (PDF 401 KB)

Additional tools

Curriculum Outline

Overview of content and learning outcomes of our employment support model.

Download Curriculum Outline (PDF 862 KB)

Guiding Principles Checklist

Practical guide on using the six guiding principles for employment service providers.

Download Guiding Principles Checklist (PDF 995 KB)

🟢 Dimension

Employment Navigation

Explore your career ambitions and learn how to pursue them. This dimension focuses on decision-making and managing change, helping you set realistic goals and adapt as you move through different employment opportunities.

Employment Navigation full workbook

Explore all five modules of the Employment Navigation dimension.

Download full Employment Navigation workbook (PDF 3.1 MB)

Understanding employment basics

Build a foundational understanding of employment, including personal views, standards, and workplace rights.

Download Understanding employment basics workbook (PDF 2.3 MB)

Exploring career pathways

Connect personal qualities to potential career paths and identify roles that align with career aspirations.

Download Exploring career pathways workbook (PDF 2.1 MB)

Planning a career path

Create a personal career plan, explore needed skills or training, and develop strategies for short- and long-term goals.

Download Planning a career path workbook (PDF 2.4 MB)

Navigating the career journey

Work toward career aspirations, stay motivated, adapt to challenges, reflect on experiences, and reassess goals.

Download Navigating the career journey workbook (PDF 2.2 MB)

Fostering career growth

Engage in professional development, build a network, develop career growth skills, and pursue continuous learning opportunities.

Download Fostering career growth workbook (PDF 2.1 MB)

🟣 Dimension

Money Management

Gain financial literacy skills to help you manage your income. Whether it’s budgeting, saving, or understanding paycheques, this dimension helps you develop a healthy relationship with money.

Money Management full workbook

Explore all five modules of the Money Management dimension.

Download full Money Management workbook (PDF 3.5 MB)

Understanding money basics

Learn how to earn income, read a pay stub, file taxes, open a bank account, and keep finances safe.

Download Understanding money basics workbook (PDF 2.4 MB)

Setting a financial foundation

Explore strategies to set a financial basis, reflect on personal views and behaviors around money, identify strengths and opportunities for growth, and review current income and cost of living.

Download Setting a financial foundation workbook (PDF 2.2 MB)

Building money management skills

Manage money through spending, saving, credit, and debt management. Evaluate habits to set informed and realistic financial goals.

Download Building money management workbook (PDF 2.2 MB)

Exploring effective budgeting

Create a personal budget that fits your financial starting point and goals. Explore budgeting methods, track income and expenses, and adjust your budget to stay on track.

Download Exploring effective budgeting workbook (PDF 2.2 MB)

Fostering financial futures

Plan for the future by building long-term savings, understanding safe investing options, and seeking trustworthy financial advice.

Download Fostering financial futures workbook (PDF 2.4 MB)

🟠 Dimension

Self Exploration

Dive into self-awareness by exploring your strengths, values, and personality. Connect these insights to your employment journey and discover how to find meaningful work that aligns with who you are.

Self Exploration full workbook

Explore all five modules of the Self Exploration dimension.

Download full Self Exploration workbook (PDF 7.6 MB)

Building a foundation for self exploration

Understand how personal traits influence interactions and decisions.

Download Building a foundation for self exploration workbook (PDF 2.2 MB)

Identifying personal qualities

Explore and identify core personal qualities, including personality, interests, passions, values, and beliefs. Connect them to strengths and areas for growth. 

Download Identifying personal qualities workbook (PDF 2.2 MB)

Connecting personal and social qualities

Explore and understand identity, including how various aspects interact and shape perspectives and experiences.

Download Connecting personal and social qualities workbook (PDF 2.6 MB)

Mapping community connections

Discover and map community networks. Identify strategies for meaningful engagement within communities.

Download Mapping community connections workbook (PDF 6.4 MB)

Fostering the drive to thrive

Identify personal sources of motivation and purpose. Use these aspects to make meaningful contributions in the community and throughout the employment journey.

Download Fostering the drive to thrive workbook (PDF 6.0 MB)

🟡 Dimension

Wellness

Learn how to balance work and personal well-being. This dimension explores different strategies to support your well-being and how it contributes to long-term career success and personal growth.

Wellness full workbook

Explore all five modules of the Wellness dimension.

Download full Wellness workbook (PDF 3.5MB)

Understanding wellness

Explore the fundamental concepts of wellness using the wellness wheel. Understand the balance between aspects and reflect on personal well-being.

Download Understanding wellness workbook (PDF 2.4 MB)

Fostering wellness

Promote personal well-being by exploring thoughts, feelings, and actions. Learn strategies for fostering wellness in these areas. 

Download Fostering wellness workbook (PDF 2.3 MB)

Creating a wellness plan

Develop a personal wellness plan. Create and maintain healthy habits, focusing on thoughts and behaviors within your control.

Download Creating a wellness plan workbook (PDF 2.2 MB)

Connecting wellness to employment

Maintain well-being throughout the employment journey. Foster work-life balance, manage work-related stress, and build resilience.

Download Connecting wellness to employment workbook (PDF 2.2 MB)

Seeking and offering support

Learn when and where to seek support for wellness and how to be an effective wellness ally for others.

Download Seeking and offering support workbook (PDF 2.3 MB)