Youth Employment Mentorship Program (YEMP)
Are you a youth between the ages of 15 and 30 who faces barriers to employment?
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YEMP is here to help.
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CVYS’s Youth Employment Mentorship Program (YEMP) is a 12-week training program for youth aged 15-30. It includes 6 weeks of paid skills training, life skills development, certifications, and job readiness support.
The program also offers job maintenance support, wage subsidies, and access to counselling services. YEMP equips participants with the skills and certifications needed to secure employment and advance in the workforce, and addresses both immediate and long-term needs by reducing employment barriers and fostering career development to prepare youth to successfully navigate the job market.
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Ready to take the leap?​
From our YEMP Alumni:
I could not be more grateful for YEMP. attending this program has been a definitive turning point in my life and an excellent launchpad into adulthood. The skills I have developed - like budgeting and resume building, have helped me succeed.
Being accepted into YEMP, I felt a sense of belonging and relief. I was with others who were dealing with their own employment struggles and we were able to navigate our situations together.
With YEMP, you turly walk away from the program with a greater understanding of yourself, as well as lots of new skills that can be put toward a job. You will find a community of people who are there to support you in every way.
Since completing the program, my life has improved in ways I never imagined. I have learned to communicate in a healthy way. I've gained stable employment in the field I want to work in. This program didn't just help me get a job - it changed my life.
Curriculum Includes
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Communication
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Conflict Resolution
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Interview Skills
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Resume Theory & Cover Letters
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Navigating Change & Control​
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Support Systems & Community Resources
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Self-Care
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Job Maintenance
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and much, MUCH more!
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6+ Certifications
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FoodSafe
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Serving it Right
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First Aid CPR/AED Level 1
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RentSmart
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Workplace Bullying and Harassment
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WHMIS
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and more!
