Employment, training and support for job seekers 30 years old or younger.
If you’re a job seeker 30 years old or younger and looking for work, JVS Toronto has the youth employment services to help. Our youth employment programs offer paid training opportunities, support for entrepreneurs, career counselling, work placements, skill-building workshops, and 1-on-1 job search support.
Youth Career Launch Program
Preparation for Integrated Employment Services.
Are you 18 – 29? Not in school and looking for a job? Get Ready To Work with Free Employment Support.
You will get:
- Focus on career exploration
- Mentorship
- Understanding of job retention
- Improved employability skills
Are you eligible?
- Ages 18-29
- Not in school
- Not working full-time
- Ontario resident
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Actively looking for work
For more information, please complete this form.
Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP)
Start a business you’re passionate about! This highly focused six-month program will help you launch your own business and gain meaningful entrepreneurship skills by working with a skilled business consultant.
You will get:
- Create a professional Business Plan
- Receive up to $7,000 to launch your business
- Learn Financial Management and Marketing skills
- Learn about the legal aspects of business management
Are you eligible?
- Have graduated high school
- live in Ontario
- Not enrolled in post-secondary school
- Have not received any previous business start-up funding
YEP is not accepting applications at this time. For job search assistance, please contact us.
Youth Reach
One-to-one job search support and employment counselling
Youth Reach serves youth who’ve had personal challenges in life, including those who have experienced or are vulnerable to experiencing conflict with the law. Participants are provided with a variety of engaging services designed to build workplace skills and also enhance their employability and lifelong earning potential.
You will get:
- Customized exploration of workplace skills, interests and job opportunities
- Resume writing, interview preparation and job search assistance
- Access to training and education programs
- Connections to appropriate programs and services
- Employment supports such as transportation fare, clothing and work tools
Are you eligible?
- 15-30 years old
- Live in Toronto, Scarborough or York Region
- Experiencing personal challenges to obtaining employment including conflict with the law
- Unemployed and looking for work
For more information, please complete this form or call/text the location closest to you.
Toronto: 416-802-3960
Scarborough: 416-320-5953
York Region: 905-713-6244
Professional Engagement for Access to Careers (PEAC)
An innovative program for recent graduates.
Graduated from university or college in the last 3 years? Is it challenging to find a job in your field? Unsure of your career path? This free and flexible program is designed especially for you!
You will get:
- Career Focusing Workshops – Develop a clear career path and self-awareness to promote yourself in the job market.
- Marketable Skills Workshops – Get the tools that will give you an advantage in the job market with creative ideas from an expert business consultant.
- Networking Workshops – Take part in hands-on exercises in effective networking and build your confidence to connect with anyone and everyone.
- One-on-one support from Employment Counsellors and Mentors to help you with your unique needs.
- Direct connections to employers.
Workshops can be attended on weekdays or weekends to fit your schedule.
Contact us for more info and start dates.
For more information, please complete this form.
Newcomer Youth: Connections for Success (NYCS)
New to Canada? In high school? Thinking about a future career?
This is the program for you! Explore career opportunities and gain valuable employment skills for the Canadian workplace with Newcomer Youth: Connections for Success.
You will get:
- Career Exploration workshops
- Info about Canadian colleges & universities
- Group mentoring with university students and young professionals
- Valuable workplace skills for your resume
- Volunteer opportunities related to potential careers
- The chance to meet new friends, grow your social circle, and more!
Joining NYCS is easy! If you’re 15 to 18 years old, please complete this form.
Simplify Your Job Search with Free Youth Employment Help in Toronto and York Region.
Finding youth employment opportunities can be difficult, but with the right employment services, paid training, career counselling and skills enhancement, young people can find employment and live successful lives.
At JVS Toronto, we’re committed to helping everyone, from high school students to recent grads, find fulfilling employment. For more information on our programs or free youth employment help, contact us today!
