Program Offers Skills for Success
The Skills for Success (SFS) program encourages employers to mentor
youth ages 15-30, who are
currently not enrolled in school,
at no cost to the employer.
Youth are paid during the work experience through North
Island Employment, which is funded by Service Canada.
This
federally
funded initiative also offers a youth mentor
and skills enhancement workshops throughout the youth’s 12-week work
experience.
The mentor works with employers to help ensure that both the
employer and the youth can optimize the work experience.
Youth who successfully complete their commitments are
eligible to receive a $500 bonus.
Benefits
at a glance
For the Employer
- Chance to provide
on-the-job training for a youth at no cost to the employer
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All Mandatory
Employment Related Costs (CPP, EI, WCB rate and holiday pay) and
wages are covered by the program
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Basic value-added
training is available to the youth such as Serving It Right,
Food Safe or Level I First Aid, as needed
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Easy access to a
program mentor who serves as a liaison between the youth and the
employer
For the Youth
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The opportunity to
gain work experience in the youth’s area of interest
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Paid work
experience and bonus for successful program completion
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Skills development
opportunities, ongoing mentorship throughout the program and
targeted workshops
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Lets youth explore
their career options and make an individualized career plan
Questions?
To find out more about the Skills for Success program, call 250.949.5736 or toll-free 1.877.949.5736.
