The province says in a news release the program aims to help youth plan their careers, prepare for the labour market and connect to job opportunities.
The Youth Job Link program is part of Ontario's Youth Jobs Strategy and will be available to youth and students at more than 320 locations across the province.
As of April 1, young people will be able to access the following services, available year-round:
- Information on career options to support career decision-making;
- Advice on how to build the life skills they need to successfully plan and manage a career;
- Opportunities to learn about teamwork, customer service, health and safety and labour rules;
- Help with resumé writing, searching and applying for jobs, and preparing for interviews; and
- Assistance to match their skills and interests with employers that have job opportunities.
Ontario is also launching the summer component of the Youth Job Connection program, which will provide summer, part-time and after-school job opportunities to high school students aged 15 to 18 who face challenging life circumstances and may need support transitioning between school and work.
Youth Job Connection, which began in October 2015, will continue to provide more intensive, targeted support for unemployed youth between ages 15 and 29 with multiple barriers to employment, including poverty, homelessness, disability and mental health.
