Youth Programs

  • Through Employment Ontario and funding provided through the Ontario Youth Jobs Strategy Job Connection, programs are available to provide youths with the resources, supports and guidance to successfully access the labour market.

    Youth Job Connection

    If you are between the ages of 15 and 29 at the time of registration, you may be eligible to participate in this program. 

    This program offers PAID pre-employment services and workshops, followed by a PAID job placement.

    Pre-employment services include:

    • 60-90 hours of paid training to prepare for the workplace
    • Mentorship, coaching and help with school and work transitions during and after the program ends
    • Support and funding for employers who offer paid job placements (lengths may vary)
  • Am I Eligible?

    To be eligible for Youth Job Connection, you must be:

     

    1. Between the ages of 15 and 29 at the time of registration
    2. A resident on Ontario
    3. Eligible to work in Canada
    4. Unemployed
    5. Not participating in full-time training or education as defined by the institution

    Please Note: Individuals between the ages of 15 and 18 must be legally excused from attending high school.

     

  • Youth Job Connection - Summer

    The summer component of Youth Job Connection provides summer, part-time and after-school job opportunities for high school students between the ages of 15 and 18 who are facing challenging life circumstances and may need support transitioning between school and work.

    Program participants must:

    • Complete a minimum of 20 hours and maximum of 30 hours of pre-employment training before job placement
    • Take part in a job placement

    Please Note: Participants will receive a stipend equivalent to the provincial minimum wage when they participate in pre-employment training and/or workshops. Payment occurs after the participant completes 20 hours of pre-employment service.

  • Am I Eligible?

    To be eligible for Youth Job Connection - Summer, you must be:

     

    1. Between the ages of 15 and 18 at the time of registration
    2. A resident of Ontario
    3. Eligible to work in Canada
    4. A high school student intending to stay in or return to high school or access post-secondary education after completing the job placement

     

    Suitability
    The program is open to all eligible youth. However, the intention is to help youth who have a lower likelihood of finding a summer job by themselves, with a focus on those who are at risk of experiencing poor transitions between education and work, compared to other groups of youths. Youths who have made successful transitions to post-secondary education are not the target of this program.

  • Learn More

    If you are interested in learning more about our youth programs or if you'd like to refer someone you know to the program, please complete our Referral Form. 

    Someone will be in contact with you shortly and will book an information session where you or the person you've referred, can learn more about eligibility and suitability for the above programs.

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