YouthWORKS

Earn while you learn with YouthWORKS!

The YouthWORKS Program is designed to assist youth aged 15 to 30 overcome barriers to employment. Participants will develop key employability and personal management skills that are critical to finding and maintaining meaningful work. Four to six weeks of paid in-class training is followed by six weeks of paid work experience with a local employer.

The YouthWORKS program will teach you:

  • safe work practices

  • conflict resolution

  • stress management

  • cover letter and resume development

  • goal setting

  • employee rights

  • time management

  • WHMIS training

  • First Aid/CPR

Are you Eligible for the YouthWORKS Program?

You are eligible for the program if:

  • You are between the ages of 15-30

  • You are NOT registered in school full-time

  • You are available to attend in-class training Monday to Thursday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM

  • You are willing to engage in employability and personal management skills training

Ready to get started?

Interested in four to six weeks paid in-class and group life and employability skills training and paid work experience with a local employer? Complete the form below and we will connect with you.