Company Description

Black Mentorship Inc. (BMI) is a Canadian-registered charitable organization dedicated to empowering Black professionals, youth, and entrepreneurs across Canada. Through a unique, structured mentorship model, BMI connects individuals at every stage of their professional journey with industry leaders and subject-matter experts, fostering leadership, equity, and career advancement through mentorship, education, and skills-building.

About the Program

Black Mentorship Inc.’s YouthRise program is a nine-week, paid employment-readiness program designed to help young adults build practical workplace skills, strengthen their confidence, explore career opportunities, and prepare for long-term employment success.

Participants will attend interactive workshops, complete practical activities, receive employment guidance, and gain valuable experience in a supportive and inclusive environment.

What Participants Will Gain

- Practical employment and workplace-readiness skills
- Resume, job-search, and interview preparation
- Professional communication and teamwork experience
- Career exploration and goal-setting support
- Opportunities to connect with employers and community professionals
- Increased confidence and preparation for future employment
- Compensation of $17.60 per hour throughout the program

Program Responsibilities Successful applicants will be expected to:




- Attend the program in person from Monday to Thursday
- Arrive on time and participate fully in scheduled activities
- Complete assigned workshops, activities, and employment-readiness tasks
- Work respectfully and collaboratively with facilitators and other participants
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn, grow, and receive feedback
- Commit to the entire nine-week program

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must

- Be between 18 and 29 years of age
- Live in Halton Region, the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, or surrounding cities
- Be currently out of school
- Be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident
- Be available to participate in person in Oakville
- Be able to commit to the full nine-week schedule, Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Be motivated to develop new skills and prepare for employment

How to Apply Please submit your resume through Indeed. In your application, briefly explain why you would like to participate in the YouthRise program and what you hope to achieve during the nine weeks.

Black Mentorship Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We encourage applications from young adults of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

Job Types: Seasonal, Casual

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Application question(s)

- What is your current Residency Status ?

Work Location: In person

📌 Paid Youth Program Participant – YouthRise (Oakville)
🏢 Black Mentorship
📍 Oakville