Youth Employment Opportunity!!

Paid Pre-Employment Training & Paid Work Experience

Location : Northumberland County, Peterborough/Peterborough County, and Quinte West

Launch Your Career in a Growing Industry!

Are you 18-30, out of school, and looking for meaningful employment? The youth employment opportunity helps young adults explore high-demand careers across multiple industries - support services, food, agriculture, construction, health, sales, hospitality, and more .

This pre-employment program combines paid training with paid hands-on work experience so you can build skills, earn industry-recognized certifications, and step directly into a job.

What the Program Offers

- Paid Training (2-3 weeks) : Earn a stipend while completing full time training (no deductions).
- Certifications : Choose 5 certifications relevant to your career interests (examples: WHMIS, First Aid/CPR, Smart Serve, Forklift Operator Safety, Safe Food Handling, Customer Service, and more).
- Work Experience (10 weeks) : Paid placement with a local employer (30-40 hours per week).
- Career Coaching : Individualized support to match you with the right sector and employer.
- Wraparound Supports : Transportation assistance, childcare, internet/data support, and work clothing/footwear available as needed.
- Job Connections :



Many participants transition into permanent employment after their placement.

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

- Be 18-30 years old :

- Be legally entitled to work in Canada (valid SIN required)

- Live in Northumberland County, Peterborough/Peterborough County, or Quinte West :

- Be out of school (not enrolled in secondary or post-secondary)

- Be unemployed or underemployed (working mínimal hours if employed)

Program Details

- Schedule : Full-time, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm during training; standard full-time hours for work placement as per sector of interest.
- Format : Combination of online instructor-led learning, VR modules, and in-person certifications.
- Cost : Free for participants - you’re paid during training and work experience.
- Intake : Continuous (flexible start dates based on your availability).

Next Steps

Spots fill quickly!

- A Career Coach will contact you to confirm eligibility and guide you through next steps.

Delivered by the Community Training and Development Centre in partnership with local employers.

Pay: $17.60-$20.00 per year

Application question(s):

- Do you have your own transportation or access to reliable transportation?

Work Location: Remote

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