Looking for a job? Need employment training? We can help!
YES believes that employment is empowerment and the cornerstone of safe and healthy communities. With over 50 years of service in employment training, programming, and job placement, we serve tens of thousands annually with a close to 90% success rate. YES trains and replicates our successful practices with partners and employment agencies across Canada, creating a stronger nation and changing lives…forever.
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Services Offered at YES
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
- All resources and services are FREE
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
- Printing, faxing, photocopying, scanning
- public-access computers
- community bulletin board and job board display
- In person and Virtual workshops and training
Programs offered at YES
YESNet – Empowering Youth and Adults for a Future-Ready Workforce
- all resources/workshops are virtual and online
- mentorship program
- entrepreneurship, financial literacy training and curriculum modules
- digital upskilling platforms
- financial literacy platforms
- premium account access to KOFE and IBM Skillsbuild platform
- job development services for Employers
To learn more, visit: www.yes.on.ca/program/yesnet
YES Integrated Employment Services
- one-on-one career counselling
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- career planning and exploration
- resume-building, cover letter writing and interview skills
- information on possible careers, occupations and employment opportunities
- job search tips and techniques
- job interview practice
- employment retention support
- one-on-one and group training sessions for career and skills development
To learn more, visit: www.yes.on.ca/program/integrated-employment-services
Bizstart Entrepreneurship – full-time, six month entrepreneurship training program helping youth start a business
- offers training in marketing, business planning, management and other topics
- youth are matched with a mentor from business community
To learn more, visit: www.yes.on.ca/program/bizstart-entrepreneurship
Workability – The YES WorkAbility (YWA) Project
- assist employers in creating inclusive and accessible workplaces for persons with mental health disabilities.
- offer a range of resources including coaching, training, and human resources support.
To learn more, visit: www.yes.on.ca/program/workability
Lighthouse Project – career exploration program offering labour market research and interview preparation
- also offers self care and stress management strategies
- 12 week paid work placement tailored to individual interests and needs
To learn more, visit: www.yes.on.ca/program/lighthouse-project
Student services – summer and year round employment service for youth 15-30 years seeking work
- offers workshops and volunteer and co-op placements
To learn more, visit: www.yes.on.ca/program/student-services
YES2Trades – pre-apprenticeship training for commercial, residential, and industrial painting trades
- 8-week painting trade training program including health and safety, WHMIS, first aid and other safety training and life skills
- access to a 12-week job placement opportunity
To learn more, visit: www.yes.on.ca/program/yes2trades
Youth Job Center
- Â assists youth ages 15-30 living in Weston Mount Dennis, Lawrence Heights and surrounding communities
- paid pre-employment program
- job search, résumé writing and interview tips
To learn more, visit: www.yes.on.ca/program/youth-job-centre
Career Jumpstart – 14-week training to complete an IBM Cybersecurity Analyst certificate
- includes facilitated support in introductory cybersecurity skills
To learn more, visit: www.yes.on.ca/program/career-jumpstart-cybersecurity-analyst-project
Better Jobs Ontario- Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers
- one-on-One Career Counselling
- assessment of Skills, Interests and abilities
- career Planning and Exploration
- resume-building, Cover Letter Writing and Interview Skills and prep
- information on possible careers, occupations and employment opportunities
- job Search Tips and Techniques
- job Interview Practice
- employment Retention Support
- one-on-One and Group Training Sessions for Career and Skills Development
To learn more, visit: www.yes.on.ca/program/integrated-employment-services
Job Central
- assists youth 15 – 30 years of age to find employment through group-based employment skills training and quality employment placements
- two weeks of group-based employment and life skills workshops, where youth receive minimum wage
- upon successful completion of the training period participants can enter a paid full-time eight-week work placement, with the goal of permanent employment at the end of this placement period
Eligibility requirements:
- Canadian citizenship, permanent resident, or Convention Refugee status
- legally entitled to work in Canada
- out of full-time work and school, and looking for full-time employment
To learn more, visit: www.yes.on.ca/program/job-central
Canada-Ontario Job Grant – financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
To learn more, visit: www.yes.on.ca/program/canada-ontario-job-granthttp://www.yes.on.ca/program/canada-ontario-job-grant/
