Event Type : Programs

The Right Fit for You program is a twenty-week program targeted to support York Region and Peel Region youth with disabilities and/or complex barriers in overcoming barriers to employment.

The Right Fit for You program offers the following:

• Social Worker/Facilitator on the RFFY team will provide clients with assistance and tools they can use to benefit them in becoming and staying healthy and improving their ability to stay healthy and meet their life and employment goals
• Small group and individual sessions for RFFY clients moving through their pathway to economic stability as well as providing relevant referrals to additional support services they may need
• Clients will be paid an allowance equal to minimum wage according to attendance and more.

July 5 – December 3, 2021

Register

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.

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 and more

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

We are pleased to announce the Job Find Club- Enhanced Virtual Workshops. These FREE workshops are facilitated LIVE by our expert team of job support specialists.

The You Fit program provides personalized employment solutions for young people who have not been in education, employment, or training for at least six months, including marginalized youth and young adults.  The program identifies and supports success by increasing participants’ employability skills through a concentrated five-day intensive “boot camp” program.

During the program, the participants are paid a living allowance equivalent to 30 hrs x minimum wage. Post-program, participants not employed are paid to attend a six-week work placement at 35hrs/wk x minimum wage.  In addition, to allow equity of access to the program, child care is available for those requiring it.

The program will be delivered online to York Region and Peel Region residents.

ELIGIBILITY

• Marginalized youth and young adults who have not been in education, employment, or training (NEET) for a period of at least six months
• Between 15 – 29 years of age
• 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

Register

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; October 18 – November 5, 2021

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.

PHASE 2 (TWO, DAY SESSIONS)

• Assess your business concept
• Find opportunities and identify trends in the marketplace
• Learn how to conduct market research and identify your target market
• Receive support and coaching

The Right Fit for You program is a twenty-week program targeted to support York Region and Peel Region youth with disabilities and/or complex barriers in overcoming barriers to employment.

The Right Fit for You program offers the following:

• Social Worker/Facilitator on the RFFY team will provide clients with assistance and tools they can use to benefit them in becoming and staying healthy and improving their ability to stay healthy and meet their life and employment goals
• Small group and individual sessions for RFFY clients moving through their pathway to economic stability as well as providing relevant referrals to additional support services they may need
• Clients will be paid an allowance equal to minimum wage according to attendance and more.

July 5 – December 3, 2021

Register

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.

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 and more

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

The You Fit program provides personalized employment solutions for young people who have not been in education, employment, or training for at least six months, including marginalized youth and young adults.  The program identifies and supports success by increasing participants’ employability skills through a concentrated five-day intensive “boot camp” program.

During the program, the participants are paid a living allowance equivalent to 30 hrs x minimum wage. Post-program, participants not employed are paid to attend a six-week work placement at 35hrs/wk x minimum wage.  In addition, to allow equity of access to the program, child care is available for those requiring it.

The program will be delivered online to York Region and Peel Region residents.

ELIGIBILITY

• Marginalized youth and young adults who have not been in education, employment, or training (NEET) for a period of at least six months
• Between 15 – 29 years of age
• 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

Register

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; October 18 – November 5, 2021

We are pleased to announce the Job Find Club- Enhanced Virtual Workshops. These FREE workshops are facilitated LIVE by our expert team of job support specialists.

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.

PHASE 1 (2 DAY SESSION)

• How you can develop a business/personal profile

• The particulars of owning a business in Canada

• Take a skills assessment to move to Phase 2

• Zoom online session

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.

PHASE 2 (TWO, DAY SESSIONS)

• Assess your business concept
• Find opportunities and identify trends in the marketplace
• Learn how to conduct market research and identify your target market
• Receive support and coaching

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; November 22 – December 10, 2021

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.

PHASE 3 (TEN, DAY SESSIONS)

• 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

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.

PHASE 3 (TEN, DAY SESSIONS)

• 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

The Right Fit for You program is a twenty-week program targeted to support York Region and Peel Region youth with disabilities and/or complex barriers in overcoming barriers to employment.

The Right Fit for You program offers the following:

• Social Worker/Facilitator on the RFFY team will provide clients with assistance and tools they can use to benefit them in becoming and staying healthy and improving their ability to stay healthy and meet their life and employment goals
• Small group and individual sessions for RFFY clients moving through their pathway to economic stability as well as providing relevant referrals to additional support services they may need
• Clients will be paid an allowance equal to minimum wage according to attendance and more.

July 5 – December 3, 2021

Register

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.

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 and more

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

The You Fit program provides personalized employment solutions for young people who have not been in education, employment, or training for at least six months, including marginalized youth and young adults.  The program identifies and supports success by increasing participants’ employability skills through a concentrated five-day intensive “boot camp” program.

During the program, the participants are paid a living allowance equivalent to 30 hrs x minimum wage. Post-program, participants not employed are paid to attend a six-week work placement at 35hrs/wk x minimum wage.  In addition, to allow equity of access to the program, child care is available for those requiring it.

The program will be delivered online to York Region and Peel Region residents.

ELIGIBILITY

• Marginalized youth and young adults who have not been in education, employment, or training (NEET) for a period of at least six months
• Between 15 – 29 years of age
• 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

Register

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; November 22 – December 10, 2021

Register

The You Fit program provides personalized employment solutions for young people who have not been in education, employment, or training for at least six months, including marginalized youth and young adults.  The program identifies and supports success by increasing participants’ employability skills through a concentrated five-day intensive “boot camp” program.

During the program, the participants are paid a living allowance equivalent to 30 hrs x minimum wage. Post-program, participants not employed are paid to attend a six-week work placement at 35hrs/wk x minimum wage.  In addition, to allow equity of access to the program, child care is available for those requiring it.

The program will be delivered online to York Region and Peel Region residents.

ELIGIBILITY

• Marginalized youth and young adults who have not been in education, employment, or training (NEET) for a period of at least six months
• Between 15 – 29 years of age
• 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

Register

The You Fit program provides personalized employment solutions for young people who have not been in education, employment, or training for at least six months, including marginalized youth and young adults.  The program identifies and supports success by increasing participants’ employability skills through a concentrated five-day intensive “boot camp” program.

During the program, the participants are paid a living allowance equivalent to 30 hrs x minimum wage. Post-program, participants not employed are paid to attend a six-week work placement at 35hrs/wk x minimum wage.  In addition, to allow equity of access to the program, child care is available for those requiring it.

The program will be delivered online to York Region and Peel Region residents.

ELIGIBILITY

• Marginalized youth and young adults who have not been in education, employment, or training (NEET) for a period of at least six months
• Between 15 – 29 years of age
• 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

Register

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.

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 and more

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

The You Fit program provides personalized employment solutions for young people who have not been in education, employment, or training for at least six months, including marginalized youth and young adults.  The program identifies and supports success by increasing participants’ employability skills through a concentrated five-day intensive “boot camp” program.

During the program, the participants are paid a living allowance equivalent to 30 hrs x minimum wage. Post-program, participants not employed are paid to attend a six-week work placement at 35hrs/wk x minimum wage.  In addition, to allow equity of access to the program, child care is available for those requiring it.

The program will be delivered online to York Region and Peel Region residents.

ELIGIBILITY

• Marginalized youth and young adults who have not been in education, employment, or training (NEET) for a period of at least six months
• Between 15 – 29 years of age
• 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

Register

The You Fit program provides personalized employment solutions for young people who have not been in education, employment, or training for at least six months, including marginalized youth and young adults.  The program identifies and supports success by increasing participants’ employability skills through a concentrated five-day intensive “boot camp” program.

During the program, the participants are paid a living allowance equivalent to 30 hrs x minimum wage. Post-program, participants not employed are paid to attend a six-week work placement at 35hrs/wk x minimum wage.  In addition, to allow equity of access to the program, child care is available for those requiring it.

The program will be delivered online to York Region and Peel Region residents.

ELIGIBILITY

• Marginalized youth and young adults who have not been in education, employment, or training (NEET) for a period of at least six months
• Between 15 – 29 years of age
• 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

Register

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.

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 and more

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

The You Fit program provides personalized employment solutions for young people who have not been in education, employment, or training for at least six months, including marginalized youth and young adults.  The program identifies and supports success by increasing participants’ employability skills through a concentrated five-day intensive “boot camp” program.

During the program, the participants are paid a living allowance equivalent to 30 hrs x minimum wage. Post-program, participants not employed are paid to attend a six-week work placement at 35hrs/wk x minimum wage.  In addition, to allow equity of access to the program, child care is available for those requiring it.

The program will be delivered online to York Region and Peel Region residents.

ELIGIBILITY

• Marginalized youth and young adults who have not been in education, employment, or training (NEET) for a period of at least six months
• Between 15 – 29 years of age
• 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

Register