Students & Youth

15-30 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.

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

Skills Enhancement for Youth

Paid employment skills training followed by a paid job placement in your field of interest; for youth between 15 and 30 who are not currently employed or in school.
Register for Employment Service

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?

	YOUTH JOB CONNECTION	YOUTH JOB CONNECTION SUMMER	SKILLS ENHANCEMENT FOR YOUTH
Eligibility	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	Youth 15-30 years old NOT employed NOT enrolled in school
Start dates	New streams of workshops start monthly	New streams of workshops start every Spring	New streams start throughout the year
Available jobs	Part-time Full-time	Part-time during the school year Full-time or part-time during the summer	Part-time Full-time
Workshops	15 in-class workshops	15 in-class and online workshops	20 in-class or online workshops
Financial benefits	60 hours paid training (minimum wage)	20 hours paid training (minimum wage)	60 hours paid skill training (minimum wage)
Other benefits	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	One-to-one career guidance Free job placement services Job retention support
Program Availability	Ajax, Etobicoke, Georgetown, Oshawa, Bruce County	Ajax, Etobicoke, Georgetown, Oshawa, Bruce County	Richmond Hill, Vaughan
Registration	Open all year-round Register for YJC	Open all year-round Register for YJC Summer	Open all year-round Register for SEFY