If you are interested in applying for this program, please APPLY HERE: https://form.jotform.com/230514221138241
Our youth employment programs are 15-week hybrid programs with locations in Mississauga, Toronto, and Scarborough. Our program assists youth aged 15-30 with barriers to employment including mental health. The Youth Employment Readiness Project commences with 6 weeks of workshop training that you are paid to attend.
Our Youth Employment Programs boast a 75% success rate of participants obtaining and maintaining gainful employment upon completion of our programs. Participants are provided an opportunity to obtain additional certifications and trainings to help reach their personal and professional employment goals. To start your new employment journey, our participants are provided with two weeks of transportation and food support. Dedicated and successful participants are eligible for up to $750 in bonuses!
Following the initial 6 weeks, you will be supported by facilitators in applying to entry-level jobs (i.e. hospitality/food, customer service, general labour, etc).
The program begins October 10th, 2023.
If you are interested in applying for this program, please APPLY HERE: https://form.jotform.com/230514221138241
Eligibility criteria (please review before applying):
- YOU MUST be a resident of the GTA and a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- YOU MUST be between the ages of 15-30.
- YOU MUST not be currently employed (even part-time) or registered to attend school in the near future.
- YOU MUST be willing to work 30+ hours per week.
- YOU MUST have a laptop with a working webcam and microphone that can run Zoom. Being on camera during virtual workshops is mandatory!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $15.50 per hour
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Application question(s):
- Are you between the age of 15-30 years old?
- Are you available from 10am-4pm throughout Monday-Friday?
- Are you a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Landed immigrant?
- Generally, where are you located? (i.e. Main intersection, neighborhood, nearby mall)
- Please list some jobs or industries you are interested in working in (i.e. cashier, food service worker, bartender, budtender, cleaning, security, hotel industry, admin, customer service, etc)
- Have you been in a youth employment program in the past? If so, when?
- Are you willing to come into the office (near Eglinton & Centennial Park Blvd) for 4 days a week and work from home 1 day a week?
- Have you had a job within the last 6 months? If so: when did it end, what was the job and what were the hours? (Full-time, part-time, temporary/seasonal, casual/on-call etc)
- Do you have access to a laptop with a camera and microphone? Are you willing to be on camera during our virtual webinars?
- Are you currently enrolled in school? Are you enrolled to start school in the next 6 months?
- Do you identify with having an emotional or mental health barrier (this can be self-identified or diagnosed)? For example: self identifying with experiencing anxiety in social settings, depression, etc.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y4
Expected start date: 2023-10-10
