Now Accepting Applications for our LAUNCH Employment Program!

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What is the Launch Program?

A 19 week employment program for young women and gender diverse youth experiencing multiple barriers to employment. Launch includes:

  • A PAID 7-week virtual employment skills development group program

  • A 12 week PAID work experience in a field of interest

LAUNCH Offers

Each LAUNCH participant engages in PAID classroom workshops including:

  • Portfolio & resume development

  • Computer software training

  • CPR & WHMIS Certifications

  • Career & education exploration

This Program is For You If You Are…

  • A young woman or gender diverse youth aged 16 – 30

  • Currently out of school, unemployed, or underemployed

  • Able to fully attend programming for 30 hours a week

  • Available Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm for 19 weeks

Applications are encouraged from all members of diverse and minority groups and from folks facing various barriers to employment (including but not limited to folks who: live with disabilities, live in rural or remote locations, are single parents, experience language barriers, are recent immigrants, have not completed high-school).

Virtual access accommodations can be arranged on an as needed basis.

We are currently accepting applications for our November, 2020 intake!

Deadline to apply is November 1st, 2020

Submit your application online by clicking here.

Have questions about the program, application process, or training? Schedule an informational phone call by contacting Nourin at nourin@ywcastjohns.ca OR call or text (709) 689-0164.

Have questions about work placements? Are you employer interested in hosting a work placement? Contact Nourin at nourin@ywcastjohns.ca.