Event Type : Programs

The Youth Entrepreneurship program gives promising young entrepreneurs access to resources and skills providing the best chance for the success of their new businesses. You’ll have the opportunity to start your own business during this six-month program. Sept 28th, 2020 – March 12, 2021

LEARN ABOUT

• Developing a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experience – tailored to your individual needs – to start a business
• Life skills such as goal setting, time management, conflict resolution
• Presentations skills
• Critical business skills including marketing, legal requirements, sales strategies, government regulations, and cash flow
• How to create a business plan

ELIGIBILITY

Participants are referred to the YEP by an employment consultant at an Employment Ontario Employment Services (EOES) centre

• Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive)
• Out of school
• In need of assistance to overcome barriers to employment
• Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
• Not in receipt of employment insurance (EI) benefits

** Registration Closed**

Session runs Sept 28th until March 11 – Monday to Thursday

Smart Start is a three-week program targeted to support unemployed residents of York Region to obtain the skills and certifications necessary to compete for employment in the customer service or food service sectors.

• Industry-specific certification and training (such as food handler, customer service, Smart Serve, first aid, WHMIS, computer skills)
• A customized Action Plan (outlining steps to reach an employment goal)
• A personal career assessment
• Job search techniques (resume, cover letters, portfolio development, cold calling, networking and interview skills)
• Personal success skills
• Work experience (through job shadowing, volunteer and/or paid work)

*** ALL WOMEN SESSION***

Session runs Monday to Friday

Nov 2- 20th

The Youth Job Connection initiative is designed to provide valuable pre-employment training, mentorship and work opportunities for youth who experience multiple or complex barriers to employment.

Throughout the placement, youth will have access to one-on-one job coaching support from JS staff, as well as networking opportunities and mentorship from employers and past-program participants. YJC provides access to one-on-one ongoing career coaching, leadership and networking opportunities, including the option of returning to the program as a youth mentor.

LEARN ABOUT

• Assessment of your needs
• Pre-employment services and workshops
• Job matching, placements and employer hiring incentives
• Education and work transition supports

PROGRAM CONTACT

• Call – 1-866-470-5947
• Text – 289-312-3244

Register

The Job Find Club – Enhanced is a mobile employment service delivered at multiple locations in York Region. It is a 3-week, hands-on job search strategy that utilizes a well-proven model to quickly move individuals to employment.

LEARN ABOUT

• Canadian workplace norms and values
• How to survive and succeed in a new workplace
• Effective networking & workplace communication
• Job search tracking tools
• Resume development & effective cover letters and more

Register

Self-Employment Pathways for Newcomers is an innovative and mobile, three-phase model where individuals will have the opportunity to investigate self-employment and access resources and tools to support their decision on this career pathway.

Once you complete Phase 2

PHASE 3 (5 DAY SESSION)

• Participate in group sessions on business development, receive individual and group business coaching and support and have access to relevant business tools and industry experts
• Participants will receive a certificate of completion for the program
• Zoom online session with Guest Speaker

** Session runs Nov 10,11,12,17 & 19

Self-Employment Pathways for Newcomers is an innovative and mobile, three-phase model where individuals will have the opportunity to investigate self-employment and access resources and tools to support their decision on this career pathway.

Once you complete Phase 2

PHASE 3 (5 DAY SESSION)

• Participate in group sessions on business development, receive individual and group business coaching and support and have access to relevant business tools and industry experts
• Participants will receive a certificate of completion for the program
• Zoom online session with Guest Speaker

** Session runs Nov 10,11,12,17 & 19

Self-Employment Pathways for Newcomers is an innovative and mobile, three-phase model where individuals will have the opportunity to investigate self-employment and access resources and tools to support their decision on this career pathway.

Once you complete Phase 2

PHASE 3 (5 DAY SESSION)

• Participate in group sessions on business development, receive individual and group business coaching and support and have access to relevant business tools and industry experts
• Participants will receive a certificate of completion for the program
• Zoom online session with Guest Speaker

** Session runs Nov 10,11,12,17 & 19

Smart Start is a three-week program targeted to support unemployed residents of York Region to obtain the skills and certifications necessary to compete for employment in the customer service or food service sectors.

• Industry-specific certification and training (such as food handler, customer service, Smart Serve, first aid, WHMIS, computer skills)
• A customized Action Plan (outlining steps to reach an employment goal)
• A personal career assessment
• Job search techniques (resume, cover letters, portfolio development, cold calling, networking and interview skills)
• Personal success skills
• Work experience (through job shadowing, volunteer and/or paid work)

** Session runs Monday to Friday; Nov 30- Dec 18

The Youth Entrepreneurship program gives promising young entrepreneurs access to resources and skills providing the best chance for the success of their new businesses. You’ll have the opportunity to start your own business during this six-month program. Sept 28th, 2020 – March 12, 2021

LEARN ABOUT

• Developing a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experience – tailored to your individual needs – to start a business
• Life skills such as goal setting, time management, conflict resolution
• Presentations skills
• Critical business skills including marketing, legal requirements, sales strategies, government regulations, and cash flow
• How to create a business plan

ELIGIBILITY

Participants are referred to the YEP by an employment consultant at an Employment Ontario Employment Services (EOES) centre

• Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive)
• Out of school
• In need of assistance to overcome barriers to employment
• Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
• Not in receipt of employment insurance (EI) benefits

** Registration Closed**

Session runs Sept 28th until March 11 – Monday to Thursday

Smart Start is a three-week program targeted to support unemployed residents of York Region to obtain the skills and certifications necessary to compete for employment in the customer service or food service sectors.

• Industry-specific certification and training (such as food handler, customer service, Smart Serve, first aid, WHMIS, computer skills)
• A customized Action Plan (outlining steps to reach an employment goal)
• A personal career assessment
• Job search techniques (resume, cover letters, portfolio development, cold calling, networking and interview skills)
• Personal success skills
• Work experience (through job shadowing, volunteer and/or paid work)

** Session runs Monday to Friday; Nov 30- Dec 18

The Youth Job Connection initiative is designed to provide valuable pre-employment training, mentorship and work opportunities for youth who experience multiple or complex barriers to employment.

Throughout the placement, youth will have access to one-on-one job coaching support from JS staff, as well as networking opportunities and mentorship from employers and past-program participants. YJC provides access to one-on-one ongoing career coaching, leadership and networking opportunities, including the option of returning to the program as a youth mentor.

LEARN ABOUT

• Assessment of your needs
• Pre-employment services and workshops
• Job matching, placements and employer hiring incentives
• Education and work transition supports

PROGRAM CONTACT

• Call – 1-866-470-5947
• Text – 289-312-3244

Register

Self-Employment Pathways for Newcomers is an innovative and mobile, three-phase model where individuals will have the opportunity to investigate self-employment and access resources and tools to support their decision on this career pathway.

Once you complete Phase I

PHASE 2 (2 DAY SESSION)

• You will develop a business concept
• Learn about competition, finances & your target market
• By meeting program criteria, you will move to Phase 3
• Zoom online session

**Session runs Dec 9 & Dec 10

The Youth Entrepreneurship program gives promising young entrepreneurs access to resources and skills providing the best chance for the success of their new businesses. You’ll have the opportunity to start your own business during this six-month program. Sept 28th, 2020 – March 12, 2021

LEARN ABOUT

• Developing a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experience – tailored to your individual needs – to start a business
• Life skills such as goal setting, time management, conflict resolution
• Presentations skills
• Critical business skills including marketing, legal requirements, sales strategies, government regulations, and cash flow
• How to create a business plan

ELIGIBILITY

Participants are referred to the YEP by an employment consultant at an Employment Ontario Employment Services (EOES) centre

• Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive)
• Out of school
• In need of assistance to overcome barriers to employment
• Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
• Not in receipt of employment insurance (EI) benefits

** Registration Closed**

Session runs Sept 28th until March 11 – Monday to Thursday

The Youth Entrepreneurship program gives promising young entrepreneurs access to resources and skills providing the best chance for the success of their new businesses. You’ll have the opportunity to start your own business during this six-month program. Sept 28th, 2020 – March 12, 2021

LEARN ABOUT

• Developing a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experience – tailored to your individual needs – to start a business
• Life skills such as goal setting, time management, conflict resolution
• Presentations skills
• Critical business skills including marketing, legal requirements, sales strategies, government regulations, and cash flow
• How to create a business plan

ELIGIBILITY

Participants are referred to the YEP by an employment consultant at an Employment Ontario Employment Services (EOES) centre

• Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive)
• Out of school
• In need of assistance to overcome barriers to employment
• Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
• Not in receipt of employment insurance (EI) benefits

** Registration Closed**

Session runs Sept 28th until March 11 – Monday to Thursday

The Youth Entrepreneurship program gives promising young entrepreneurs access to resources and skills providing the best chance for the success of their new businesses. You’ll have the opportunity to start your own business during this six-month program. Sept 28th, 2020 – March 12, 2021

LEARN ABOUT

• Developing a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experience – tailored to your individual needs – to start a business
• Life skills such as goal setting, time management, conflict resolution
• Presentations skills
• Critical business skills including marketing, legal requirements, sales strategies, government regulations, and cash flow
• How to create a business plan

ELIGIBILITY

Participants are referred to the YEP by an employment consultant at an Employment Ontario Employment Services (EOES) centre

• Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive)
• Out of school
• In need of assistance to overcome barriers to employment
• Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
• Not in receipt of employment insurance (EI) benefits

** Registration Closed**

Session runs Sept 28th until March 11 – Monday to Thursday