Working & Leading: Youth Preparing for the Future

School of Access Programs
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Program Overview

Working and Leading is a full-time, 12-week employment readiness program for youth facing multiple barriers to employment.  The program offers youth the opportunity to discover more about themselves, explore suitable career options, and make an action plan for their future. Additional programming covers topics such as workplace essential skills, computer skills, healthy living and leadership skills.

Participants are connected to relevant work placements, so they can build experience and confidence in their chosen field. The program culminates with a three-day, overnight, outdoor leadership expedition, during which the participants are challenged to use all the knowledge, skills and confidence they have acquired throughout the program in this final group setting.

Working and Leading is delivered through hands-on activities, interactive workshops, field trips and guest speakers, all offered in a positive and supportive learning environment suitable for those who have struggled in traditional educational environments.

Eligible youth are 18-25 years old, unemployed, not in school, and not collecting Employment Insurance. Applicants must be referred through a case manager at a youth service or employment agency, and must have demonstrated barriers to securing or maintaining employment.  Funding for this program is provided by Service Canada

Ancillary Fees

For information on program fees and ancillary fees related to courses, please see the Tuition & Fees page.