- Description
- Individual and group employment counselling, assessment,referral and follow up to improve employability and integration into workforce
- also offers access to job search workshops and job postings
- services for newcomers
- self-marketing, entrepreneurship and a financial literacy courses
- offers training in marketing, business planning, management, web design and other topics
- youth are matched with a mentor from business community
- also offers self care and stress management strategies
- 12 week paid work placement tailored to individual interests and needs
- offers workshops and volunteer and co-op placements
- participants receive funding and support
- paid work experience placement may be offered upon completion of the training
- 8-week painting trade training program including health and safety, WHMIS, first aid and other safety training and life skills
- access to a 12-week job placement opportunity
- access to seasonal and permanent employment opportunities
- includes facilitated support in introductory cybersecurity skills
- Eligibility
- Youth 15-30 years
Bizstart Entrepreneurship Program -- youth 16-29 years who are out of school, not in receipt of EI and are interested in growing their own business
Lighthouse Program -- youth who are legally entitled to work in Canada, are not receiving EI benefits and who self identify as a person coping with a mental health condition
Participants need to be willing to commit to attending pre-employment sessions (group sessions or one-on-one sessions) and also be willing to complete 12 weeks of the Work Experience program (paid employment)
Youth Collaboration Program -- youth 15-30 years who are legally entitled to work in Canada, are not in receipt of EI, are unemployed or out of school and experiencing barriers to employment
YES2Trades -- youth 16-29 years who are out of school or work, and are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or persons holding Convention Refugee status
Participants must be willing to commit to the 20 week program
Participants with an active EI claim may be eligible, see website for details
This Way ONward -- youth 16-24
Career JumpStart -- youth who have completed or partially completed a post-secondary education, and who have some tech knowledge and who would also benefit from mental health and resiliency resources
Residency Requirements: City of Toronto; Greater Toronto Area - Application Process
- Self or agency referral
- Office
- 416-504-5516
- Fax
- 416-504-4654
- Website
- Visit Website
- csr@yes.on.ca
- Mailing Address
- Box 115, 555 Richmond St W
Toronto, ON, M5V 3B1
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- May vary; contact for information
- Accessibility
- Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Findhelp Information Services
- Last Updated On
- August 3, 2023
- Address
- 555 Richmond St W, Suite 711
Toronto, ON, M5V 3B1
Cross streets: Bathurst St and Queen St W
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon9:00 am to 5:00 pmTue9:00 am to 5:00 pmWed9:00 am to 6:00 pmThu9:00 am to 5:00 pmFri9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Mon, Tue, Thu 9 am-5 pm; Wed 9 am-6 pm; Fri 9 am-4 pm - Service Area(s)
- Greater Toronto Area
