Join our Youth Quest Program
“This program helped me out so much, not just in job searching but even in improving myself to become more proud of the past experiences I went through and how to improve in the future.”
– Youth Quest Participant
Youth Quest Program Information:
Our Youth Quest Program provides 6 weeks of paid pre-employment training, followed by 12 weeks of paid work experience. During the six-week pre-employment training, we provide individual and group based support that includes workshops that help participants build employability skills, job maintenance and life skills to help remove the barriers that have been preventing them from accessing the labour market. Upon completion of workshops, we connect participants with a paid job opportunity and an additional 12 weeks of tailored support are provided to both participants and their employer to promote long-term success.
Eligibility:
This program is Funded by the Government of Canada to support those who are:
- Youth ages 15 to 30 years old, and not in school
- A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Able to work a full-time, 35-hour work week in Simcoe County
- Intermediate Level English/Canadian Language Benchmark 5-6
The program can provide the following supports:
- Transportation
- Access to virtual learning
- Training Stipend (equivalent to minimum wage during the 6-week training portion)
- Work-related material and supplies
- Employment
- Opportunities to network
- On-the-job supports for participants and employers
Questions? Please contact one of our friendly and knowledgeable Youth Services staff!
Maggie Culhane | Case Manager | marguerite.culhane@sm.ymca.ca
Stephanie Kellar | Case Manager | stephanie.kellar@sm.ymca.ca