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If you’re out of school, out of work and looking to gain new work experience, YouthWorks Opportunities is for you. This 18-week program gives you 6 weeks of professional skill building, and access to resources and an employment coach to find and secure a 12-week work opportuntity.
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Eligibility
You are eligible if:
  • You are between the ages of 15 -30 years old when the program starts (in December 2025).
  • You are both out of work and out of school and not planning to go to school next year between January-June 2026.
  • You are allowed to work in Canada and have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) and able to show proof.
  • You are a Canadian citizen, a Permanent Resident, a protected person or a convention refugee and able to show proof of your immigration status.
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In-Person
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Duration
18 weeks: 6 weeks training plus access to a 12-week work opportuntity
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Start Date
December 2025
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Registration
Registration for our December program will start in November. You can email us to be put on a waiting list for a virtual information session. Please ensure you meet all of the eligibility requirements. 

When you join YouthWorks Opportunities, you get certifications in:

  • Conflict Resolution and Communication
  • Standard First Aid/CPR Level C-AED
  • Customer Service Excellence (otec.org)
  • Funded in part by the Government of Canada