Bridges: How to apply

contact Gwen Davies
Administrative Coordinator
Bridges for Women
320-1175 Cook Street
Victoria, BC V8V 4A1

careers@bridgesforwomen.ca
Toll Free 1-866-896-3356
Tel. (250) 385-7410 ext 21
Fax. (250) 385-7459

Applicants Please Note:
1. Bridges Employability Program
Do not fill an online application, instead call our office to set up an interview.

2. Distance Learning Applicants:
Due to our present funding contract we are only accepting applications from women in Vancouver Island & the Lower Mainland.

Bridges Student Application

We recommend you use FireFox web browser for our full online features.

*application-help:
Recommend 60 minutes to complete application. Call our toll free number above or come in for computer support.

bridges program applicants During the application process, you will receive feedback on your present situation that will empower you to make positive changes immediately. You will receive agency referrals to build personal supports to continue in one of our programs. You are on your way!

1. First Contact: Read the requirements below to assess your situation and feel free to call our office for more information. If you request an interview at this time, we will start your assessment and application process; please call 250-385-7410 or toll free at 1-866-896-3356.

Personal Support System Prerequisites: All Bridges programs are open to women applicants with a history of trauma and abuse. To get the most out of a Bridges Program, women who come to Bridges are individually assessed and are asked to be:

be out of crisis
be out of an abusive relationship and not be actively engaged in crisis level disputes with abuser(s)
have taken any necessary legal steps to ensure safety (restraining order, peace bond)
have a support system in place
have safe living conditions
have children settled in school/daycare
have supports in place for staying clean and sober throughout the program
possess personal suitability
and have clear motivation for employment, and/or volunteering and education

2. Bridges Assessment: This in-person interview will determine your eligibility for one of our programs. We will help you determine areas of your life that require support, and accompany this with community referrals. We will assist you if you require further personal development before attending Bridges.

3. Bridges Application: To join any of our programs, all we require is one online Bridges Student Application to be filled out in full. We recommend 60 minutes of un-interrupted time to complete this form. Bridges Online Community is hosted on a secure environment and all staff follow Bridges Confidential Agreement. (Bridges Employability Program - Victoria Campus applicants, please call to set up an interview first).

*application-help: You may require assistance to fill in the application form. Please give us a phone call or come down to our office to use a computer and receive assistance from our staff.

4. Program Intake: Once we receive your online application you will attend an intake interview to complete your assessment process for eligibility. We will ensure your "personal support system requirements" are in place to then register you into a classroom.

agency referrals Agencies who identify prospective participants may contact Bridges for more information, or ask the women they refer, to please contact us directly.

bridgesworks training & learning applicants The general public are welcome to contact Bridges directly to request more information on how to learn or train online; women, men and teens. Enrollment into our Employment eLearning Courses are ongoing. Employment agencies who identify prospective participants can contact Bridges for more information.

For more information on our Professional Training Courses in development, or to host a moodle course online with us, please call the Bridges office to ask about our eServices Division.

"Sometimes the toughest part is
just making that telephone call for the first time. We are easy to talk to and here to listen, no matter where you are in your life we may provide the feedback necessary for you to move forward. A phone call is a first step." - Jenny & Titi, staff

Last modified: Thursday, 19 August 2010, 11:32 AM

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