YOUTH POSSIBILITIES PROJECT
Youth Possibilities Project
The Youth Possibilities Project (YPP) is a new program at JobStart, funded by Service Canada under its Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.
This program offers 4 weeks of employment services and skills training followed by a 10 weeks placement. This program is open to youth in the GTA between the age of 15 to 30. The program aims to place each participant in a rewarding job where they are valued, and the experience helps them to achieve future success.
Participants will receive:
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Assessments and workshops to develop their knowledge of career options, job market and themselves
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Career exploration guidance
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Skills to develop their employability
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One on one job coach training
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Valuable work experience to develop practical skills in a field of their choosing
Program offers:
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Paid pre-employment training
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Employment related supports
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Working with job developer to find a job in the field of their choice
To be eligible for this program participants must:
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Be able to commit to 28 hours per week Monday to Friday
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Must not be employed
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Currently not registered in school or training
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Between the ages of 15-30
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Eligible to work in Canada
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Live in the GTA
For further information, please contact Paula Jackon at p.jackson@jobstart.org or by phone at 416-231-2295 x 4240.
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