YMCA of Windsor and Essex County - Y Works Program

Y Works assists youth and young adults ages 15-30 overcome their barriers to employment. Our supports are designed to help participants discover new skills and refine existing ones towards labour market integration or further education. Over a 4 week period we provide individual and group based supports that include needs assessments and employability & skills building workshops. Upon completion, we connect participants with a paid job opportunity or with appropriate courses and training opportunities in a field of their choice. For those entering the workforce, an additional 8 weeks for tailored supports are provided to both participants and their employers to promote long term success.

Transportation, childcare, allowance equivalent to minimum wage during the in-class portion, work related material and supplies, completion bonus, employment and academic advice, interview preparation, networking, and on the job supports for participants and employers.

Persons 15-30, not in school, legally entitled to work in Canada, not collecting EI

Call (519) 560-1489, or use the website.

Phone

(519) 560-1489

Website

http://ymcawo.ca/employment-programs/