What does TYJC do?

TYJC is an employment program designed to connect at-risk youth to the work place through employment, school and/or training.  We work with at-risk youth, between the ages of 16-29 who are out of school and out of work, to develop important life and work skills that will ensure future employment success.

To be eligible for the program you must complete a 1 week unpaid trial week. The trial week consists of:

• Orientation with the entire team and group of up to 10 participants
• Team Building workshop
• Volunteering at the Daily Bread Food Bank
• Visit to George Brown College, Casa Loma Campus
• Visit to the Ontario Science Centre
• Who Am I? Interest Inventory and Self Evaluation
• Evaluation to see if you will be moving on to the program

The first phase of the program is called Pre-placement. During pre-placement you will:

• become a paid member of a five-week Community Painting Project;
• get the opportunity to explore your strengths, increase stability in your personal life and receive feedback from staff on how you can be the type of worker you want to be;
• be paid base on your attendance, up to 35 hours a week at minimum wage;
• receive tokens during the trial week and up until you receive your first pay cheque.

The second phase of the program is called Placement. During your placement, you could:

• receive a 16 to 24 week paid job Placement with an employer in the community tied to your interests and skills;
• receive ongoing support from staff to ensure you're developing skills during this on-the-job training opportunity.