The Richmond Youth Service Agency (RYSA) provides programs and services that respond to the diverse needs of youth and families in the Richmond area

Their organization believes that each person and community has unique assets that can be leveraged towards supporting youth and family to thrive and achieve their dreams. The agency offers support and programs that include: acareer and employment resource centre for youth, counseling and one to one support,volunteer and leadership opportunities, cultural supports and activities, an Aboriginal Resource Centre, tutoring and after school programs, school outreach and support programs, health and wellness supports and resources, and recreation activities and programs.

Invitation to U-Connect Career & Community Fair:

Richmond Youth Service Agency, in partnership with Lansdowne Centre, Coast Capital Savings and Service Canada, presents the 4th annual U-Connect Career & Community Fair! U-Connect is an excellent opportunity for youth, parents, businesses and our community to get connected to employment, training, schools, community services and recreation opportunities.

What is U-Connect?

U-Connect provides an excellent opportunity for everyone to connect and find out what is going on in our community! The event has 2 components:

Career Fair (Oct. 8, 2010 at Richmond Cultural Centre) :

Where employers can connect with qualified and enthusiastic job seekers and recruit new employees for jobs within their company.
Educational and training institutions can promote their diverse programs and recruit new students for the next school season.

Exhibitors:

LMS Reinforcing Steel Group, UPS, YMCA of Greater Vancouver, Hush Magazine, Aerotek, RCMP, Sunlife Financial, Boston Pizza, Clearly Contacts, Vancouver Community College, Praxus Centre for Integrated Learning, Canadian Tourism College, CDI College, School District No. 38 (Richmond) Continuing Education.

Community Fair (Oct. 9, 2010 at Lansdowne Centre):

Local community agencies can connect with the public to promote their services and seek volunteers for their programs.

An entertainment stage will showcase local youth talent
Local sports and recreational organizations can showcase their upcoming programs and services for the community.

Exhibitors:

Connections Youth Employment Resource Centre/Richmond Youth Service Agency, Canadian Cancer Society, Richmond Career Centre of ISSofBC, Katimavik, SUCCESS Richmond Service Centre, Pull Focus, ALDA Youth Prep, Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society, Lok’s Hapkido School

Entertainment:

Opening remarks from Richmond’s MP: Dr. Alice Wong, Eric-Jeffrey Tan and Tanya San Martin (Singers), Sonia Garcha (Punjabi Dance), martial artists.

For more info check out the website at http://rysa.bc.ca or contact Kim Lim at 604-271-7600kim.lim@rysa.bc.ca

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