Free Employability Skills Training Program

Are you interested in gaining training in the in-demand soft skills employers are looking for? Are you between the ages of 18 and 30? Are you a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident? Do you need help with career planning, job search or a return to school plan? Are you currently unemployed or not attached to school? Are you able to commit to 3 weeks of in-class training (must be able to attend each day)?

If you answered yes to these questions, the YWW HYPE's Retail Skills Program may be right for you.

A FREE program consisting of group-based workshops, followed by one-on-one job coaching and career development support.

Topics Covered Include:
Workplace Essential Skills
Frontline Sales
Customer Service Fundamentals
Intermediate First Aid
WHMIS
OHS Level I
Time Management
Cultural Awareness and Diversity
Employer Expectations
Financial Literacy
Interviewing Skills
and more

Eligibility:
 Between the ages of 18 and 30
 Legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Refugee status ONLY) Student work permits are not eligible.
 Minimum grade 10 education and able to understand, read and write English (required for certification courses)




 Not currently in school or working (Students enrolled in post secondary who are currently between semesters are not eligible to apply)

To apply, click the apply button to submit a resume or submit a Murphy Centre Application from our website.

This program is funded by Service Canada through the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Funding

KEY NOTE:

This is not a student position. As per our funding agreement, students currently enrolled in secondary or post secondary education are not eligible to apply.

Work permits are not eligible. You MUST Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have Refugee Status.

Interviews will be held on September 8, 9th and 10th for this program. You will be contacted by email to set up an interview time. If you are a current client of the Murphy Centre, you can contact your career consultant to set up an interview time.

Job Types: Part time, Fixed term contract, Internship / Co-op

Pay: $16.35 per hour

Application question(s):
Are you one of the following: a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or do you have Refugee Status?
Are you currently in school, either post secondary or high school. (includes part time studies)

Work Location: In person

📌 Youth Training Opportunity St John's (St. John's)
🏢 Murphy Centre
📍 St. John's