Job Central assists youth 15 – 30 years of age to find employment through group-based employability skills training and a work experience placement. The program provides holistic services for youth who are out of school, unemployed, and are facing barriers to finding a job.

The program begins with two to three weeks of group-based employability and life skills workshops. Youth receive minimum wage and TTC tokens. Upon successful completion of the training period participants may qualify for a paid work placement, up to a maximum of ten weeks with the goal of permanent employment at the end of placement period.

All youth selected for the program must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Canadian citizenship, permanent resident, or Convention Refugee status
• legally entitled to work in Canada
• not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits

If you a social service organization or community worker and would like to refer a youth  please contact us for the referral package.

This program is partially funded by the Federal Government and donations from individuals, foundations and corporations. We thank our funding partners.

To become a YES client, call 416-504-5516 or It’s FREE!