YOUTH SKILLS TRAINING

The Youth Skills Training program is a paid, six-month program for Aboriginal youth aged 18 to 24 years who are willing and motivated to learn and who have a minimum of Grade 11.

The program focuses on education and job preparation. Successful participants are able to enter the workforce and/or enroll in post-secondary programs.

The curriculum includes:

• General Equivalency Diploma

• One General Education credit through George Brown College

• Certification in CPR/First Aid and Food Handling

• Life skills training in

  • Time management

  • Bills and budgeting

  • Cooking and nutrition

  • Healing and traditional cultural teaching circles

• School skills

• Employment skills, including resume and cover letter writing, and interview skills

• Work experience (job shadowing or placement)

For more information about Youth Skills Training, call 416.850.6110.

Current Training Opportunities

6 Month Training Program