-Support from Ford Government & Skills Development Program

Toronto, April 21st , 2022 — Youth Employment Services (YES) is launching an innovative Cyber Security training program, funded by the Government of Ontario’s Skills Development Fund to train Canadian post-secondary youth and Ukrainian refugees.  “YES serves tens of thousands of youth annually and are at the forefront of ensuring youth are prepared for the future of work. Thanks to the support from the Government of Ontario, the YES-IBM program will help create long lasting careers and truly change lives.” said YES President & CEO, Timothy Lang.  “Our government is working for workers by investing in training that gives people a hand up to rewarding and well-paying careers in their community”, said Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development. “I am proud to support the Cyber Security Training Program at YES which opens doors to bigger paycheques and greater opportunities for young people and Ukrainian refugees in our province.”

 CFRA Ottawa

 With the economy bouncing back and help from organizations like YES, youth employment has increased significantly since the height of the pandemic.  The bad news is, fewer youth are looking for work.  YES President & CEO discussed the situation and possible solutions on CFRA Ottawa.  “The good news is the pandemic has made more youth reflective and seek up-skilling and new job training, like the ones YES offers in cloud computing  or  cyber security, funded by the Government of Ontario.  The bad news is we have seen an increase in mental health issues which may be part of the reason fewer youth are actively looking for work”, Lang said.  “We are hopeful originations like YES, which help give confidence and new hope to youth, along with our cognitive behavioural therapy and other help for mental health issues, will result in more youth engagement in job searches and employment.  This will help create a positive and fulfilling life for so many”.

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