Working Warriors
Employment Program for Youth ages 16-24
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Transitions to Success supports students in the areas of life skill enhancement and employment skill development. When you are employment-ready, we assist you in obtaining sustainable employment and provide continued support for up to 6 months while you are employed.
Criteria
- To be a participant in the Working Warriors Program you must be:
- A Youth between the ages of 16-24
- A Canadian Citizen, have permanent residency status or be a protected person under the Refugee Protection Act
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Willing to set and achieve pre-intake targets set by your referral team
- Willing to participate in course work tailored around education, personal and employment skills development
- Willing to participate in 3 week non-paid orientation
- Self-referrals are welcome as well
Expectations
Youth must be willing to participate in all the program components:
Phase I – Intervention and Referral
- Youth are assessed and set targets to determine their desire and ability to be in the program.
Phase II – Programming
- 3 week non-paid orientation
- Facilitation focusing on life skill development, employment skill development, community engagement, volunteering and job shadow placements
- Work experience placements and job shadow preparation
Phase III – Work Placement
- Employment
- Return to school
- Continuous outreach support; Family mediation, advocacy, intervention services, harm reduction planning, guidance and support, mentor-ship opportunities, evening support, on-site counselling and more
We accept referrals from:
- EPS – Youth Services Section
- Youth Probation
- Community Agencies
Interested in submitting a Referral?
Contact Working Warriors Administration
Email
workingwarriors@bentarrow.ca
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