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Launch Your Career

Launch Your Career with this employment program for youth aged 15-30.
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Launch Your Career

If you are between the ages of 15-30, out of work and school, and are facing challenges to finding gainful employment, then the Launch Your Career program is meant for you.

Wage: Pre-employment training is paid at minimum wage. Employment opportunities will vary.

For more information
Simone Sargeant:
ssargeant@lefca.org
Or call us at:
(647) 460-1025

Eligibility:

Applicant must be:

  • Between the ages of 15 and 30 years old

  • A Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Convention Refugee

  • Out of work and out of school

  • Legally entitled to work in Ontario

  • Able to commit to four weeks of workshops followed by up to 20 weeks of work placement

Program overview

  • Planning and Coordination

    Meet with a Career Counsellor to discuss your goals and your path to becoming gainfully employed.

  • Pre-Employment Activities

    You are required to participate in 4 weeks of pre-employment activities.

  • Job Placement / Work Experience

    After the 4 weeks of paid pre-employment activities have been completed, your tailored job search will begin.

Pre-Employment Activities

Training and workshops include:

  • Career Development

  • Personal Management

  • Job Readiness

  • Employment Related Skills

  • Job Maintenance.

You will be paid at minimum wage during these four weeks. 

Other Workshops include:

  • First aid training

  • Customer service

  • Personality dimensions

  • And more

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Pre-Employment Activities

Training and workshops include:

  • Career Development

  • Personal Management

  • Job Readiness

  • Employment Related Skills

  • Job Maintenance.

You will be paid at minimum wage during these four weeks. 

Other Workshops include:

  • First aid training

  • Customer service

  • Personality dimensions

  • And more

Job Placement / Work Experience

After the 4 weeks of paid pre-employment activities have been completed, your tailored job search will begin. During your 20 weeks of placement, LEF will stay in contact with you and the employer to ensure that everything is working out and that you’re getting the coaching you need to remain successful.

Program features:

  • Team Building

  • Career and Personal Assessments

  • Action Planning and Goal Setting

  • ​​​​​​​Hidden Job Market and Networking

  • ​Labour Market Research

  • Job Search Skills and Strategies

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