Youth Employment Services YES

Application

Self or agency referral

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Youth 15-30 years

Bizstart Entrepreneurship Program -- youth 16-29 years who are out of school, not in receipt of EI and are interested in growing their own business

Lighthouse Program -- youth who are legally entitled to work in Canada, are not receiving EI benefits and who self identify as a person coping with a mental health condition
Participants need to be willing to commit to attending pre-employment sessions (group sessions or one-on-one sessions) and also be willing to complete 12 weeks of the Work Experience program (paid employment)

Youth Collaboration Program -- youth 15-30 years who are legally entitled to work in Canada, are not in receipt of EI, are unemployed or out of school and experiencing barriers to employment

YES2Trades -- youth 16-29 years who are out of school or work, and are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or persons holding Convention Refugee status
Participants must be willing to commit to the 20 week program
Participants with an active EI claim may be eligible, see website for details

This Way ONward -- youth 16-24

Career JumpStart -- youth who have completed or partially completed a post-secondary education, and who have some tech knowledge and who would also benefit from mental health and resiliency resources

Residency Requirements: Greater Toronto Area

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility Note

Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door

Description of Services:

Individual and group employment counselling, assessment,referral and follow up to improve employability and integration into workforce

also offers access to job search workshops and job postings
services for newcomers
self-marketing, entrepreneurship and a financial literacy courses

Bizstart Entrepreneurship -- full-time, six month entrepreneurship training program helping youth start a business

offers training in marketing, business planning, management, web design and other topics
youth are matched with a mentor from business community

Lighthouse Project -- career exploration program offering labour market research and interview preparation

also offers self care and stress management strategies
12 week paid work placement tailored to individual interests and needs

Student services -- summer and year round employment service for youth 15-30 years seeking work

offers workshops and volunteer and co-op placements

Summer Company -- entrepreneurship program for students aged 15-30 looking to start their own business during summer break

participants receive funding and support

Youth Collaboration Program -- helps youth find employment through group-based employment and life skills training

paid work experience placement may be offered upon completion of the training

YES2Trades -- pre-apprenticeship training for commercial, residential, and industrial painting trades

8-week painting trade training program including health and safety, WHMIS, first aid and other safety training and life skills
access to a 12-week job placement opportunity

This Way ONward -- retail specific pre-employment training and 10-week paid summer internships

access to seasonal and permanent employment opportunities

Career Jumpstart -- 14-week training to complete an IBM Cybersecurity Analyst certificate

includes facilitated support in introductory cybersecurity skills