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360°kids - Youth Employment Programs

Youth Employment Programs

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10415 Yonge St, Suite C
Richmond Hill, ON
L4C 0Z3
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905-475-6694
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Fax: 905-475-5733
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Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Last updated: Mar 3, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

To apply to our employment programs, complete the referral form located on our website, under Programs and Services, Employment Programs

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

15 to 30 years old at the time of registration in the program * Ontario Resident; SIN card and eligible to work in Canada * Unemployed, or has part-time casual, sporadic or seasonal work * Not participating in another full-time training program

Fees

none

Contacts

Pamela Sertl - Manager of Employment Programs
pamela.sertl@360kids.ca

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

York Region

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Employment Programs
Specialized Training for Employment Program (STEP):
  • training and support to youth who self-identify with employment barriers including mental health challenges
  • one-on-one employment counselling, job coaching and paid work placement opportunities
  • certification opportunities for Food Handlers, Smart Serve, WHIMS, First Aid/CPR and Cannsell

Every Bite Matters (EBM):
  • a paid 14 week youth employment program that provides culinary training while promoting social inclusivity in the community
  • includes 3 weeks of pre-employment workshops, 6 weeks in the 360°kids Newmarket Youth HUB commercial training kitchen where participants further develop culinary skills, and a 5 week job placement with a community employer
  • certification opportunities for Food Handlers, Smart Serve, WHIMS, First Aid/CPR and Cannsell

Base 4 Success (B4S):
  • a 12 week paid employment program for youth who face barriers to employment
  • includes 4 weeks of pre-employment and life skill development workshops, and a 8 week job placement with a community employer
  • certification opportunities for Food Handlers, Smart Serve, WHIMS, First Aid/CPR and Cannsell

Supporting Students to Work (SSW):
  • supports high school students with barriers to employment by providing readiness skill-building training and supports, helping secure first work opportunities
  • participants will receive prevailing Ontario student minimum wage rates while accessing employability training
  • certification opportunities for Food Handlers, High 5, WHIMS and First Aid/CPR
  • at the end of the program, participants will be employed part-time and have received a minimum of 12 weeks post-employment job coaching and guidance

Youth Success Strategy (YSS):
YSS Employment Counseller assists youth in reaching their employment goals who:
  • do not require the supports of a formal program or
  • do not meet eligibility criteria of our formal program
Last updated: Mar 3, 2025: Suggest an edit
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