Up to $7,500 per client is available for a combination of pre-employment stipends, youth job placement supports, training/skills enhancement supports, and employer placement incentives. The amount provided for each type of support is determined by the service provider on a case-by-case basis, according to defined requirements and depending on the needs of the youth participant… Continue reading What financial supports are available to participants and employers participating in the year-round component of Youth Job Connection?
Sub-Topic: Year-Round Component
What sort of youth can apply to participate in the year-round component of Youth Job Connection? What are some of the eligibility criteria?
The year-round component is intended to help youth facing multiple and/or complex barriers to employment resulting from some combination of challenging life circumstances. This includes, for example, youth who may be racialized, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, or queer (LGBT2SQ), Indigenous, recent immigrants, or living with disabilities and mental health issues. In addition, youth may… Continue reading What sort of youth can apply to participate in the year-round component of Youth Job Connection? What are some of the eligibility criteria?
What supports does the year-round component of Youth Job Connection provide for Ontario’s multi-barriered youth?
The year-round component serves youth aged 15 to 29 who are not in employment, education or training and who experience multiple and/or complex barriers to employment. It provides intensive employment supports beyond traditional job search and placement opportunities, tailored to meet individual needs. Supports include: Assessment of client needs: Youth meet with a service provider… Continue reading What supports does the year-round component of Youth Job Connection provide for Ontario’s multi-barriered youth?