Like the year-round component, Youth Job Connection Summer offers intensive supports beyond traditional job search and placement opportunities, tailored to meet individual needs. However, it is designed specifically to support high school students, aged 15 to 18, who are facing challenging life circumstances and may need support transitioning between school and work. While Youth Job… Continue reading How does Youth Job Connection Summer differ from the Youth Job Connection year-round component?
Program: Youth Job Connection
What financial supports are available to participants and employers participating in the year-round component of Youth Job Connection?
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?
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?
Why is the requirement for service coordination so much higher for Youth Job Connection (YJC)? I don’t think we can provide 50 per cent of our clients with coordinated community services.
YJC provides employment services to youth with multiple and/or complex barriers to employment. Building strong relationships with other community organizations is necessary to reach the clients most suitable for the program. Given the client target, the coordination with other community services and supports is also crucial to provide the supports necessary for the client to… Continue reading Why is the requirement for service coordination so much higher for Youth Job Connection (YJC)? I don’t think we can provide 50 per cent of our clients with coordinated community services.
How does the ministry define “multi-barriered” youth clients?
Youth Job Connection supports youth with multiple and/or complex barriers to employment resulting from some combination of challenging life circumstances. This includes 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 be facing some combination of… Continue reading How does the ministry define “multi-barriered” youth clients?
What is the difference between Youth Job Connection and Youth Job Connection Summer? Which one should a youth consider?
Youth Job Connection consists of two components: A year-round component, which provides intensive employment supports for youth aged 15 to 29 who are not in employment, education or training and who experience multiple barriers to employment. A summer component – Youth Job Connection: Summer – which provides summer, part-time and after-school job opportunities to high… Continue reading What is the difference between Youth Job Connection and Youth Job Connection Summer? Which one should a youth consider?
Why is the government delivering an employment program focused on youth?
Through consultations, we heard from many stakeholders that our youth employment and training services should target young people across a broader spectrum of needs. Research shows that youth facing significant barriers to employment require more intensive and longer-term supports, such as pre-employment and job readiness supports, job placements and ongoing coaching. Youth with fewer barriers… Continue reading Why is the government delivering an employment program focused on youth?
Is there a risk that Youth Job Connection could incentivize youth to drop out of high school for employment?
The Youth Job Connection Program is not intended to incentivize youth to leave school; it is designed to help young people between the ages of 15 and 29 experiencing significant employment barriers. It provides access to employability and employment skills development, along with education/training and work experiences. The goal is to support young people in… Continue reading Is there a risk that Youth Job Connection could incentivize youth to drop out of high school for employment?
What are the responsibilities of employers participating in Youth Job Connection?
Responsibilities of employers participating in Youth Job Connection are outlined in placement agreements with service providers. These include: Providing suitable full- or part-time job placements aligned with the participant’s identified employment needs or career goals. Providing adequate supervision and training during the placement. Paying participants at a rate of minimum wage or higher. Contributing to… Continue reading What are the responsibilities of employers participating in Youth Job Connection?