Housing
Supporting Students to Work (SSW)

Applications are currently open!E
Providing Readiness Skill-building Training for High School Students
Through one-on-one meetings and/or small group workshops, SSW individualizes employability training to each participant’s needs.
Participants will receive prevailing Ontario student minimum wage rates while accessing employability training which includes employment-related certifications such as First Aid/CPR, Food Handlers, and High 5 to boost their knowledge when entering the workforce.
At the end of the program, graduates will be employed part-time and have received a minimum of 12 weeks post-employment job coaching and guidance.
Eligibility:
Between the ages of 15–18 (21 if a Special Education student) who are:
Enrolled in secondary school
On summer break between secondary years
On summer break between graduation and first-year post-secondary enrollment
Legally entitled to work in Canada and meet provincial requirements
Resident of York Region
Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Have access to WIFI and a computer/laptop
If you would like to know more information about the SSW program, please send inquiries to Daniela Rey-Gomez.
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