Youth Employment Network
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Youth Employment Network is a career and job search program for unemployed 16 to 30 years old clients. The Program offers a four-week interactive needs/skills assessment, motivational job readiness preparation sessions and one-on-one career planning/counselling, work experience, job placement and coordinated support system.

1. Assessment (1 week)
   Group and one-on-one sessions
   1. Overview of the program
   2. Identify needs, aptitude and skills
   3. Personal suitability or preferences


2. Interventions & Workshops (3 weeks)
   1. Referral to appropriate client service organizations for interventions
   2. For participants who are "job ready" -
      1. Identifications of marketable skills and personal suitability
      2. Recognition of transferable skills
      3. Identification of employment barriers
      4. Development of strategies and action plans to overcome barriers
      5. Resumé and cover letters
      6. Job interview techniques and tips
      7. The challenges of job prospecting
      8. Understanding and accessing labour market information
      9. Basic computer courses with certificate
      10. First Aid/Level C CPR certificate
      11. English as an Additional Language (EAL) sessions


3. Job Prospecting and Placement Assistance (4 weeks)
   1. Access to job leads, employment postings, company profiles, job/career-related resources
   2. Guidance for pre- and post-job interviews
   3. Encouraging youth-helping-youth mentorship
   4. Work experience/job placement assistance
   5. Individualized consultation and employment counseling
   6. Supportive personal and employment network


4. Job Maintenance Assistance (3 months)
   1. Assistance and support in handling the challenges of a workplace environment, new job responsibilities and standard labour practices
   2. Individualized assistance for any employment-related difficulties, issues and situations.

The Youth Employment Network Program is funded in part by Service Canada.