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Youth Job Connection Program

Getting Training and Employment Assistance

Are you a young person looking for a job? Consider the Youth Job Connection program! Specially designed for young persons aged 15 to 29 years who are unemployed and not in full time school, this government-funded initiative provides training and employment assistance to help maximize your potential. Come to the Employment + Education Centre (EEC) to find out more about this service that helps youth find jobs.

Overview of Our Youth Job Connection Program

Youth Job Connection provides paid pre-employment training to assist unemployed youth to improve their skills and find work or start a business.

Here is an overview of the program. We offer a year-round component, for youth aged 15 to 29 who are not in employment, education or training – full-time and who experience barriers to employment.
Intensive support services that include:
Paid 4-week onsite training to promote job-readiness
Job matching and paid job placements, with placement support for participants and hiring incentives for employers
Mentorship services
Education and work transitions support
Youth will be required to complete a minimum of 60 hours of pre-employment training prior to a referral to a job.
Flexible format: This program will be offered in group sessions or on an individual basis, whichever is most beneficial to the youth.

What Skills You Can Learn

Fundamental job readiness skills
Career development/career exploration
Personal management (life) skills
Job attainment skills
Employment related skills
Job maintenance and career advancement skills

Who Can Apply for the Youth Job Connection Program

To apply for the Youth Job Connection Program, you must be:

15-29 years of age
A resident of Ontario
Eligible to work in Canada
Unemployed
Not participating in full-time training or education

Register at the Employment + Education Centre

Do you want to register for the Youth Job Connection program? Our youth counsellor will be happy to help. Set up a meeting to discuss program eligibility, expectations, stipends and other details. We will even help you with the application process.

Since 1985, the Employment + Education Centre has helped individuals in Leeds and Grenville find jobs and build a rewarding career. Whether you need help with career planning, skills training or finding a job—we are here for you.

To schedule a meeting with our youth counsellor or learn more about the Youth Job Connection Program, call 613-498-2111, 1-800-926-0777 (toll free) or 613-498-3123 (TTY).