360°kids - Youth Employment Programs

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

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Youth Employment Programs