Youth Job Connection

This program offers intensive, specialized support to youth between 15 and 29 years of age who are not working, not in school and not in training. While the program is open to all eligible youth, it is intended to assist those who are experiencing significant employment challenges. Youth must be a resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada.

• Minimum of 60 hours of paid training to prepare youth for the workplace
• Placements (up to 26 weeks) with support and funding for employers
• Mentorship, coaching, and help with school and work transitions after the program ends

If you are under 18, you must already be legally excused from school. This means that you have either graduated or are participating in a supervised alternative learning program approved by your school board.

Youth Job Connection: Summer

This program offers intensive, specialized support to high school students between 15 and 18 years of age seeking summer job opportunities. While the program is open to all eligible youth, it is intended to assist those who are experiencing significant employment and school challenges. Youth must be a resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada.

• Minimum of 20 hours of paid training to prepare youth for the workplace
• Placements (up to 8 weeks) with support and funding for employers
• Mentorship, coaching and help with school and work transitions after the program ends

Contact our office to meet with a team member and determine if this program is right for you!