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

This 5-week online/facilitator-led program is designed to provide youth with the soft skills employers are looking for and gain success in their professional lives. The program is delivered through online workshops and activities on teamwork, communication, personal time management, attitude, work ethic & problem-solving.

LEARN ABOUT AND RECEIVE

• A customized action plan (outlining steps to reach an employment goal)
• A personal career assessment
• Personal success skills

ELIGIBILITY

• Youth (early adults) 19-25 years of age
• Unemployed or under-employed: unemployed for more than 6 months or have not maintained a job for more than 3 months.
• Residents of York Region
• Legally entitled to work in Canada

Register

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.

Feb 22 – July 9, 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
  • Not in receipt of employment insurance (EI) benefits

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 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

Session runs March 3 & 4, 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
  • Not in receipt of employment insurance (EI) benefits

Register

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

Throughout the placement, youth will have access to one-on-one job coaching support from JS staff and 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

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; March 8 -26, 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.

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 March 8, 9 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Not in receipt of employment insurance (EI) benefits

Register

This 5-week online/facilitator-led program is designed to provide youth with the soft skills employers are looking for and gain success in their professional lives. The program is delivered through online workshops and activities on teamwork, communication, personal time management, attitude, work ethic & problem-solving.

LEARN ABOUT AND RECEIVE

• A customized action plan (outlining steps to reach an employment goal)
• A personal career assessment
• Personal success skills

ELIGIBILITY

• Youth (early adults) 19-25 years of age
• Unemployed or under-employed: unemployed for more than 6 months or have not maintained a job for more than 3 months.
• Residents of York Region
• Legally entitled to work in Canada

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
• 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

The session runs from March 22nd until Sept 3 – Monday to Thursday

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 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

Session runs March 23 & 24, 2021

Register

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.

Feb 22 – July 9, 2021

Register

This 5-week online/facilitator-led program is designed to provide youth with the soft skills employers are looking for and gain success in their professional lives. The program is delivered through online workshops and activities on teamwork, communication, personal time management, attitude, work ethic & problem-solving.

LEARN ABOUT AND RECEIVE

• A customized action plan (outlining steps to reach an employment goal)
• A personal career assessment
• Personal success skills

ELIGIBILITY

• Youth (early adults) 19-25 years of age
• Unemployed or under-employed: unemployed for more than 6 months or have not maintained a job for more than 3 months.
• Residents of York Region
• Legally entitled to work in Canada

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
• 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

The session runs from March 22nd until Sept 3 – Monday to Thursday

Register

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

Throughout the placement, youth will have access to one-on-one job coaching support from JS staff and 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

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; April 12 – 30, 2021

Register

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.

Feb 22 – July 9, 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
• 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

The session runs from March 22nd until Sept 3 – Monday to Thursday

Register

This 5-week online/facilitator-led program is designed to provide youth with the soft skills employers are looking for and gain success in their professional lives. The program is delivered through online workshops and activities on teamwork, communication, personal time management, attitude, work ethic & problem-solving.

LEARN ABOUT AND RECEIVE

• A customized action plan (outlining steps to reach an employment goal)
• A personal career assessment
• Personal success skills

ELIGIBILITY

• Youth (early adults) 19-25 years of age
• Unemployed or under-employed: unemployed for more than 6 months or have not maintained a job for more than 3 months.
• Residents of York Region
• Legally entitled to work in Canada

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; May 17 – June 4, 2021

Register

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.

Feb 22 – July 9, 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
• 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

The session runs from March 22nd until Sept 3 – Monday to Thursday

Register

This 5-week online/facilitator-led program is designed to provide youth with the soft skills employers are looking for and gain success in their professional lives. The program is delivered through online workshops and activities on teamwork, communication, personal time management, attitude, work ethic & problem-solving.

LEARN ABOUT AND RECEIVE

• A customized action plan (outlining steps to reach an employment goal)
• A personal career assessment
• Personal success skills

ELIGIBILITY

• Youth (early adults) 19-25 years of age
• Unemployed or under-employed: unemployed for more than 6 months or have not maintained a job for more than 3 months.
• Residents of York Region
• Legally entitled to work in Canada

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; May 17 – June 4, 2021

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; June 14 – July 2, 2021

Register

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.

Feb 22 – July 9, 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
• 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

The session runs from March 22nd until Sept 3 – Monday to Thursday

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; June 14 – July 2, 2021

Register

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

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; July 19 – Aug 6, 2021

Register