Gordon House Youth Search Employment Program

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THE MOVING FORWARD COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The program objective is to provide multi-barriered adults with a range of counselling and coaching services and supports to enhance their quality of life and to help them participate more fully in their communities by strengthening their connection to community resources. Program Eligibility: The program is intended to assist participants who have significant barriers to an improved quality of life, and who may be socially or culturally isolated within their communities. Participants must be currently receiving income assistance and at least 19 years old. Referral from the Ministry of Housing and Social Development is required. Interested candidates should talk to an Employment Assistance Worker for referral information. THE COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The program objective is to provide multi-barriered participants with a range of life skill services and support to enhance their quality of life and to help them participate more fully in their communities by strengthening their connection to community resources. Program Eligibility: The program is intended to assist participants who have significant barriers to an improved quality of life, and who may be socially or culturally isolated within their communities. Participants must be currently receiving income assistance and between the ages of 15-30 years of age. Referral from the Ministry of Housing and Social Development is required. Interested candidates should talk to an Employment Assistance Worker for referral information. THE SKILLS LINK PROGRAM The objectives of this program are to help youth develop a broader range of skills and knowledge in order to participate in the current and future labour market. Through this program we seek to build responsibility through empowerment. Program Eligibility To be eligible to participate in the Skills Link program, candidates must meet all the following conditions: Be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the time of intake/selection Not enrolled in full time schooling Unemployed or underemployed (working less than 16 hours a week) A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee status has been conferred Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations Not in receipt of or eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits In need of assistance in order to overcome employment barriers Ability and willingness to attend our program running Monday through Friday during daytime hours No previous experience or training is required. All you need to bring is commitment, motivation and a willingness to learn and make a positive change in your life.