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Organization:
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YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka - Barrie - Youth Employment and Self Employment Programs - Youth Quest
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Address:
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320 Bayfield St Suite 63A
Barrie, ON
L4M 3C1
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Map
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Service Description:
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Supports youth by providing 6 weeks of paid pre-employment training, followed by 12 weeks of paid work experience * includes workshops that help participants build employability skills, job maintenance and life skills for job readiness
Supports available:- transportation
- access to virtual learning
- training stipend (equivalent to minimum wage during the 6-week training portion)
- work-related material and supplies
- employment
- opportunities to network
- on-the-job supports for participants and employers
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Application:
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Self-referral * Referral by agencies
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Youth 15-30 years who are unemployed, not in school and looking for full-time employment
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