Eligibility
For Youth ages 15-30 years of age, that are actively looking for work, not in full-time school, and are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident.
Program Length
6 Weeks in person Facilitation
8 Weeks Work Experience
Next Intake
April 3rd,2023
3179 Jacklin Rd #102
START Employment Skills Training Program
This program offers youth between the ages of 15-30 an opportunity to earn a wide range of certificates, build solid resumes, write effective cover letters, and attain job retention skills.
PROGRAM OFFERS
- Six weeks of in-person group facilitation
- Paid minimum wage for 30 hours a week for six weeks
- Eight weeks of work experience and possible access to a wage subsidy
- Group job search instruction, resume writing, interviewing practice and life skills development
- Provides industry-specific training certificates to enhance labour market participation
- Networking, labour market information and employment maintenance
- Other financial supports
Testimonies
“Getting to do all of the certifications was the most helpful part of the START program as well as having everything I could need covered.”
“The program coordinator and facilitator, Meghan and Laura, were very helpful in helping me and everyone else in the program with every step and I felt very included. They are wonderful!”