Searching for Youth Employment

COVID-19 -- in-person service at all Job Skills locations by appointment only -- call ahead; support continues to be available online or by phone


Personalized employment solutions for disadvantaged youth

• intensive 5-day boot camp program to increase employability skills
• job search techniques and strategies
• employment preparation
• coaching and support
• allowance equivalent to 30 hours at minimum wage paid to participants over course of program
• participants who are not employed post-program paid minimum wage at 35 hours per week to attend 6-week work placement
• information on child care supports available -- inquire

COVID19 -- no walk-in service; all services and programs offered remotely via telephone or videoconferencing until further notice

Employment program for youth facing barriers to employment

• 4 week online program of workshops to develop career goals, job search strategies, resumes and cover letters, interview skills
• workplace behaviour and skills for communication, teamwork and problem solving
• health and safety training
• job search and job retention support
• paid 12-week work experience opportunity
• $1000 stipend for participants after completing the workshops

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements

• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees

• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Youth Job Connection -- paid pre-employment training

• job matching
• paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
• mentorship
• education and work transitions supports

Youth Job Connection Summer -- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year

Employment programs for youth and young adults, offered at locations in York Region

Specialized Training for Employment Program (STEP), 647-637-6023
Employment training and supports, including counselling, one-on-one job coaching and paid work placement opportunities, and first aid and workplace safety training if needed

• for youth who self-identify with mental health challenges
• must be unemployed and not attending full time school

Base 4 Success (B4S), 647-393-3749
12 week paid pre-employment training and paid work placements for youth who face barriers to employment

• must be unemployed and not attending full time school

Every Bite Matters (EBM), 416-574-8676
14-week paid culinary-focused employment program, includes 9 weeks paid pre-employment and culinary training, and 5 weeks paid work placement

Youth Success Strategy (YSS), 647-229-4183
Assistance with job search process, including resume, cover letter, and interview preparation

COVID-19 Update -- For information on the YMCA's response to COVID-19, including programming and service alerts CLICK HERE

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements

• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Youth Job Connection -- paid pre-employment training

• job matching
• paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
• mentorship
• education and work transitions supports

Youth Job Connection Summer -- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year

LIFE for Youth Program, Learning Innovation for Future Employment -- a paid five-month program for young adults, out of school and facing barriers to employment

• gain employment and life skills through classroom instruction and in-house work placements
• external work placement with an employer in Caledon, job coaching

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
• job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of individual client groups including Persons on Social Assistance and Youth

Better Jobs Ontario Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers

Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements

• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

COVID19 -- Life Success Strategies offered online; other services continue by phone, email, and video, online workshops and webinars available; offices are closed except for refugee shelters; see website page linked here for phone numbers to contact staff at specific services
COVID-19: SERVICE NOTICE

Career exploration and employment preparation

• 3 week program including confidence building, skills assessment, communication skills, networking, community information, stress management, resume writing and interview skills

COVID19 -- services continue by phone, email, and video, online workshops and webinars available; offices are closed except for refugee shelters; see website page linked here for phone numbers to contact staff at specific services
COVID-19: SERVICE NOTICE


Youth Mentoring Program -- pairs youth, 15-24 years, with a mentor one-on-one in potential career field for 10 weeks

netWORKS Program-- helps youth, 15-29 years, build connections and get real-world advice from mentors about how to find a job

TRIEC Mentoring Partnership -- connects newcomer professionals with a supportive mentor in their field in Canada, 3 month program

Government of Canada initiative

• provides funding to help employers create summer job opportunities for students
• program is focused on encouraging not-for-profit organizations, public sector employers, and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to create summer job opportunities for students between the ages of 15 and 30

Service

• for online service go to Canada.ca/service-canada-home
• for assistance accessing services, complete an online request at Service Request
• for people who do not have internet access call 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
• for assistance in person, make a request for an appointment by filling out the service request form at Service Request
• clients should not book an in-person visit if they:
  • Have symptoms of fever, cough or difficulty breathing
  • Have had contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days
  • Have been instructed by local public health authorities to self-isolate due to travel or contact history

Settlement services for newcomers and international students, including workshops for the immigrant community

Youth Employment Services

• internships
• summer jobs
• job skills workshops including resumes and interviewing skills

Community Events

• outreach and cultural activities
• indoor stage events
• outdoor activities: performances, entertainment, speakers, music, food,
• social celebrations
• adult and youth volunteer opportunities

• Comprehensive employment and job search services
• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Youth Job Connection

• paid pre-employment services
• job matching, paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
• mentorship, education and work transition supports

Youth Job Connection Summer

• summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year

Visiting offices located in Bradford, Innisfil, Cookstown, Alliston, Angus, and Orillia

Drop-in Lounge with

• recreational activities
• computer lab
• audio/visual Studio
• full kitchen
• job board
• room rentals

Settlement Services

• one-on-one supportive counselling on site or by phone

English Language and Education

• conversation circle
• conversation group for beginner French
• homework club tutoring grades 9-12
• reading and writing clubs
• high school student English writing workshops

Pre-Employment and Education Help

• job search workshops
• resume and cover letter writing
• university and college preparation

Leadership and Life Skills Training

• Healthy Living and Physical Fitness including emergency first aid and CPR training
• March break and summer camps

Volunteering

• iCAN Committee represents youth voices within IYC to plan events, volunteer opportunities

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers

Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements

• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Youth Job Connection

• paid pre-employment training
• job matching
• paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
• mentorship
• education and work transitions supports

Visiting offices located in Beaverton and Cannington

Provides training and support services for persons with developmental disabilities to enrich quality of life, wellness, individual/social functioning and community integration

Services

• programs for individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages
• family support and parents group
• community education, outreach, and partnerships
• Zoom programs

Adult Programs

• daily living enrichment program (Mon-Fri day program)
• job venture and vocational training
• group living adaptation program
• personal growth enhancement program (1:1 training)
• Saturday social club

Children's Programs

• Kids Link Social Club
• personal growth enhancement program (1:1 training)
• children's interest/extracurricular classes
• summer/winter/March break holiday camps

Youth Programs

• Youth Connect Social Club
• personal growth enhancement program (1:1 training)
• mentorship program
• youth counselling
• volunteer/vocational training projects
• summer/winter/March break holiday camps

COVID19 Update -- office closed to in-person service; programs and support available virtually until further notice

Offers individualized employment training for youth

• resume and cover letter writing
• interview skills
• networking and career exploration

York Region Campus -- 14-week IT sector-specific technical and soft skills training for youth

COVID19 -- Office closed until further notice • support available by phone, email or online * visit COVID-19 Updates

Community centre

• newcomer services
• children and youth programs
• training and certification
• student examination supervision
• meeting room rentals
• also locations in Brampton and Mississauga

Children's Programs

• after school programs
• tutoring
• summer learning camps
• March and winter break camps
• Home Alone safety course

Newcomer Supports

• outreach and settlement services
• Information and referral
• learning programs such as General Education Development Program (GED), computer training, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• empowerment programs such as financial literacy, employment coaching, business set-up assistance
• newcomer repository - The Newcomer (www.thenewcomer.ca)

Youth Programs

• career advise and counselling
• leadership engagement
• pre-employment skills training
• employment support
• homework/tutoring assistance
• programs for newcomer youth
• High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development
• Home Alone safety course
• Babysitting course
• leadership engagement
• financial literacy
• Youth Magazine publication - The Youth Mind (Home - Youth Mind (theyouthmind.ca)

Seniors/Low-income Earners

• computer training and pad computing
• combating food insecurity through food boxes
• income tax preparation
• promoting Black excellence and women publications - Black Voice, Home - Youth Mind (womenquest.ca)

COVID19 Update:

• As of March 7, 2022 in-person services are available at all JVS Toronto locations. Services also available virtually.

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This is a satellite location for Employment Ontario programming:

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment and information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements

• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Newcomer Youth programming:

Connections for Success -- for newcomer youth

• career exploration, information and referral, workshops on financial planning, volunteer opportunities
• mentorship available
• special workshops for girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

COVID19 Update:

• As of March 7, 2022 in-person services are available at all JVS Toronto locations. Services also available virtually.

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Toronto Youth Job Corps (TYJC)

• 5 week paid pre-employment training program to help youth ages 16 to 29 identify employment options, interests and strengths in a hands-on environment
• job search workshops, job matching and placements
• referrals to certified training and services

Youth Reach

• individual job search support and counselling for youth ages 15 to 30
• assistance to identify skills, interests and employment options
• resume writing, job search assistance, interview coaching and access to workshops, training, education
• referrals to other community programs and services

Settlement services for newcomers and international students including workshops for the immigrant community

Youth Employment Services

• internships
• summer jobs
• job skills workshops including resumes and interviewing skills

Senior Support

• builds awareness of available resources
• social well-being and mental health support

Community Events

• outreach and cultural activities
• indoor stage events
• outdoor activities: performances, entertainment, speakers, music, food,
• social celebrations
• adult and youth volunteer opportunities

Support for education, housing, employment, mental and physical health, and art

• Learning Beyond Adversity education program
• Wraparound Program
• summer employment opportunities
• pre-charge diversion program
• housing assistance
• youth outreach and engagement activities
• music studio
• community engagement and research

COVID-19 Update -- For information on the YMCA's response to COVID-19, including programming and service alerts CLICK HERE


Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements

• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees

• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Youth Job Connection -- paid pre-employment training

• job matching
• paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
• mentorship
• education and work transitions supports

Youth Job Connection Summer -- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
• job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of individual client groups including Persons on Social Assistance and Youth


Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition

Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements

• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees

• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

COVID19 -- community services available via social media, by telephone, email, or online; call for appointment for in-person services; also assistance finding COVID assessment and COVID vaccination


Settlement and Orientation

• information and referral
• translation and interpretation
• accompaniment to services
• supportive counselling

Youth Programs

• youth leadership training
• job placement and community involvement opportunities for youth
• Youth Entrepreneurship Business Professional Training and Start-up -- training, coaching, mentoring and start-up financing to launch a business

Seniors Programs -- services including counselling and workshops

Health Information Workshops

Hate Crime Prevention

COVID19 Virtual and telephone services available; contact for update on availability of in-person services

• remote telephone counselling and support for youth, seniors and families; for crisis and family counselling, call counsellors directly at 416-540-7780; 647-528-6016; 416-527-3554
• racialized families with children 6-11 years requiring assistance from or referral to SNAP, email snap@dfrc.ca
• Critical support, email jallen@dfrc.ca or cynthia@dfrc.ca

Food Pantry
For emergency food access email stijani@dfrc.ca, or call 2-1-1 or Daily Bread Food Bank 416-203-0050 for referral to alternate food bank

Support for youth in contact with Criminal Justice System, and their families
Information and referral, counselling and support

• telephone counselling for youth and their families on dealing with stress and anxiety, representational supports during video court proceedings such as bail hearings
• support letters for court related matters
• email kwilliams@dfrc.ca

YouTube Channel

• parenting programs and activities for children and families
• Weekly Wellness group sessions for community members, and Brave - Caring for Caregivers group sessions for social services sector staff; Wednesdays until June 3rd, registration required
• call, email or visit DFRC website for updates and information during COVID19 health crisis, including group sessions, dates and times

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Community development and capacity building, services for children and families, settlement and legal resources, programs for youth and seniors

Food Pantry
Emergency food access, member of North York Harvest Food Bank

Family resource programs
Programs for parents/caregivers and their children

• play group
• parenting workshops for families including those with special needs children and teenagers
• multicultural drop-in
• parent relief
• child care registry
• toy lending library
• early literacy program
• after school program
• training for home child care providers

Stop Now and Plan (SNAP)
Culturally appropriate counselling for children 6-11 years, and their families; focus on those of African descent

Settlement services
Employment support and information and referral for landed immigrants and refugees

Community development and capacity building

• community kitchen and food skills training
• leadership and skills development training
• Humber Summit Green Project
• violence prevention education
• Humber Summit Getting Active
• community conversation circles
• community events
• residents group capacity building, community office
• one to one support
• anti-black racism education
• volunteer placements

Youth Programs

• peer mediation training
• leadership training
• eco club
• basketball
• employment skills development
• summer camp
• youth group, advises Delta on youth programs

Services available at satellite locations, including Rexdale Community Hub (Albion Neighbourhood Services, Rexdale Multiservice Hub) at 21 Panorama Court, 416-741-3000 (see separate listing)