Empowering Individuals for a Future-Ready Workforce
YESNet is a national initiative focusing on collaboration with non-profit organizations across Canada to tackle employment challenges by sharing free access to specialized training and educational resources that support skill development and workforce readiness.
We focus on three key areas to drive success: Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, and Digital Upskilling. Our programs offerings include entrepreneurial training to boost adaptability, financial literacy education to promote independence, and digital skills development to prepare clients for Canada’s changing job market. Together, these three pillars empower individuals to thrive in their professional journeys.
The program offers training sessions for partners and roundtable discussions to share best practices.
Join our Community
By engaging with YESNet, your organization can gain access to valuable resources and training that will empower the youth you serve. We believe in fostering a community of collaboration and knowledge sharing among non-profit service providers. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and prepare them for a future-ready workforce.
All services and resources are provided free of charge, no age restrictions, for all clients.
For any questions regarding the YESNet program or to schedule an info session, please contact Kofi Amoama at kamoama@yes.on.ca.
The Need for Change: Key Statistics
Three Pillars For Success:
Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, and Digital Upskilling
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Foster resiliency and adaptability, and empowers individuals with the skills to create pathways to financial independence.
Entrepreneurial Training and Curriculum
With unemployment on the rise and job stability in decline, many Canadians, especially those from racialized communities, face barriers to stable, high-paying jobs and often find themselves in temporary or gig work that lacks benefits and security.
YESNet’s entrepreneurial training equips individuals with adaptable skills to succeed in a gig-based economy by empowering youth to create opportunities for financial independence, helping them leverage their strengths, innovate, and confidently navigate an evolving job market.
The YESNet Entrepreneurial program stream content equips Employment Specialists with essential tools and resources to expand their programming and support exploring entrepreneurship as a career path. Covering key topics like social media marketing, opportunity identification, and mental health for entrepreneurs, it provides a holistic approach to preparing individuals for entrepreneurship’s unique challenges and rewards.
For a closer look at the entrepreneurship curriculum and access to training materials click here.
YESNet also offers both in-person and virtual training sessions to support staff in effectively using the curriculum. These sessions provide guidance on workshop facilitation and practical tips for making the most of the provided resources.
For any questions regarding the entrepreneurship program stream or to schedule a training session, please contact Kofi Amoama at kamoama@yes.on.ca.
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FINANCIAL LITERACY
Adapt to economic shifts and teach individuals how to navigate high living costs with Financial Literacy.
Financial Literacy Education
Financial literacy is crucial, especially as economic shifts limit their access to stable, well-paying jobs. With rising living costs and limited access to financial education, many individuals, particularly those from low-income and marginalized backgrounds, face financial insecurity. Many feel unprepared in personal finance and lacking formal education in budgeting, saving, and debt management, many turn to informal sources like family and social media for guidance.
By providing targeted financial literacy education, YESNet empowers individuals from low-income and marginalized backgrounds with the tools for economic security and independence. These foundational skills help them navigate Canada’s high cost of living, fostering long-term resilience and enabling confident contributions as responsible citizens.
For a closer look at the financial literacy curriculum and access to training materials click here.
In-person and virtual training sessions for the Financial Literacy curriculum will also be offered to equip staff with the confidence to deliver the curriculum effectively. Each session provides helpful insights on facilitating workshops and practical advice for fully utilizing available resources.
For inquiries about the financial literacy program or to book a training session, please contact Linda Phuong at lphuong@yes.on.ca.
DIGITAL UPSKILLING
Gain in-demand skills for free on expert-designed digital platforms offering courses and micro-credentials to stay competitive in a changing job market.
Digital Skills Development
The demand for digital and STEM skills has surged by 80%, however we are still noticing a skills gap in Canada, with 60% of employers reporting having difficulties finding skilled workers. The skills gap, which refers to a mismatch between employer needs and job-seeker skills, highlights the need for accessible upskilling opportunities, as we see that access to essential skills training is a contributing factor to high unemployment rates among racialized and Indigenous communities (24.4%) compared to their non-racialized peers (11.9%).
The YESNet Digital Skills Development Program addresses Canada’s skills gap by offering individuals and marginalized communities free access to online learning platforms. By providing a flexible, accessible alternative to traditional education, participants can customize their learning journey with in-demand skills and enter the job market faster. These platforms offer industry-recognized certifications, with hands on learning experience, which boost competitiveness, participant confidence, and expand career opportunities which promotes economic mobility and long-term success.
To explore and access the digital upskilling platforms click here.
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For any questions related to the YESNet Digital Skills Development program and its platforms, please contact Liana Jadoonaut at ljadoonaut@yes.on.ca.
UPCOMING YESNET EVENTS
To view our upcoming events, workshops, job fairs and more, click here.
EMPLOYMENT STAFFING SERVICES
Looking to hire in the GTA? We can help! Let us take the stress out of hiring. We’ll help you find the right fit quickly and easily, all FREE of charge!
To learn more, click here.
YES MENTORSHIP HUB
The goal of the YES Mentorship Program is to connect YES individuals to Industry Leaders (expert mentors) in order to build capacity, employability, networks and foster entrepreneurship in individuals through establishing supportive, caring and trusting relationships with mentors. To learn more about mentorship opportunities, click here.
