Empower You(th)
The Empower You(th) program offers a unique opportunity for local businesses and organizations to build community and help young people succeed. Empower You(th) is a specialized program for youth 15-30 years of age.
Youth accessing this program are facing challenging life circumstances and we provide support in their transition to the workplace. By hiring through the Empower You(th) program, you invest in young people in our community giving them the power to shape their futures and contribute to the local economy. All participants complete:
- Three weeks of pre-employment training to help develop employability skills.
- Included in the training is career exploration and soft skills including communications, problem-solving, conflict resolution, communication, workplace ethics, professional image, dealing with change and team building.
- All participants also receive certification training based on their career goals
- The range of training is diverse and is specifically designed to prepare youth for success in the workplace.
Job placements of 8 weeks in duration are negotiated on a case by case basis depending on job skill level, complexity and hours of the placement. Job coaching and continuous support are provided throughout the job placement including:
- Assistance in building a job-specific training plan for each participant
- On-site visits to support participant placement success
- Acting as a liaison between your business and our participants to identify and resolve workplace issues
- Ongoing evaluation and monitoring of each participants performance and progress
We can help you with recruitment by referring qualified young workers from the Empower You(th) Program. We are always looking for new employer partnerships. If you are interested in learning how the Empower You(th) program can assist with your recruiting strategy, contact our Employer Relations Team.
