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Street to Jobs

The focus of the Streets to Jobs (STJ) project is to help homeless youth overcome the primary barriers to employment that keep them out of work.

YES provides pre-employment training, job search assistance and job development services.

The program enrolls 60 youth, all of whom acquire the skills they need to re-integrate into community life, attain self-sufficiency and increase participation in society.

Youth are targeted by a dedicated YES staff member, who seeks them out in shelters and group homes through outreach activities that link them to Youth Employment Services YES. This ensures those most in need of the program find out about it, enroll, and are given the chance to succeed.

The project provides counselling, case management, intelligent referrals, life skills and job development, and access to subsidized work placements. It helps homeless youth move to permanent housing and financial self-sufficiency by promoting access and, importantly, by building their self-esteem.

Employers are also targeted by program staff, bridging a gap between these youth and employment in the community. By further providing follow up support to youth three months after program completion, STJ helps ensure these youth remain on the right track to success.

Call us at (416) 656-8900
Drop by at 2562 Eglinton Ave. West, Suite 201 [map]

This program is funded by the City of Toronto, Homelessness Partnership Initiative (HPI).