Students & Youth

15-29 years old and looking for work?
We can help.

Whether you’re looking for a full-time, part-time, summer job or even your first job, we have a program for you. We offer three FREE programs for students and youth that are designed to help you find a job. Whatever your situation, we have a program to help.

To access any of our student or youth programs, contact us today.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICE

Free training and resources to help you find meaningful long-term employment; for youth who are not currently enrolled in school.
Register for Employment Service

YOUTH JOB CONNECTION

Paid training followed by a part-time or full-time job placement; for youth who are not currently employed and not currently in school.
Register for YJC

YOUTH JOB CONNECTION SUMMER

Paid training followed by a part-time or summer job placement; for students who are in or returning to school and who are not currently employed.
Register for YJC Summer

Find the right program for you

Each of our student and youth programs offer different benefits to fit different circumstances. Not sure what program is best for you?

	EMPLOYMENT SERVICE	YOUTH JOB CONNECTION	YOUTH JOB CONNECTION SUMMER
Eligibility	Open to all ages NOT employed NOT enrolled in school	Youth 15-29 years old NOT employed NOT enrolled in school Those in part-time or alternative education settings may be eligible	Students 15-18 years old NOT employed Currently enrolled in school Returning to school in the following school year
Start dates	Workshops, resources and support available all year round	New streams of workshops start monthly	New streams of workshops start every Spring
Available jobs	Full-time Part-time Seasonal	Part-time Full-time	Part-time during the school year Full-time or part-time during the summer
Workshops	Free in-class or online workshops	15 in-class workshops	15 in-class and online workshops
Financial benefits	Financial support may be available	60 hours paid training (minimum wage)	20 hours paid training (minimum wage)
Other benefits	One-to-one career guidance and mentorship Access to job board and job matching services Job search and work transition support	One-to-one career guidance and mentorship Free job placement services Financial support for those in need	One-to-one career guidance and mentorship Free job placement services Financial support for those in need Online competitions: Earn participation points Collect badges Climb the weekly leaderboard
Program Availability	Across the GTA, Hamilton and Bruce County	Ajax, Etobicoke, Georgetown, Oshawa, Bruce County	Ajax, Etobicoke, Georgetown, Oshawa, Bruce County
Registration	Open all year-round Register for Employment Service	Open all year-round Register for YJC	Open all year-round Register for YJC Summer