Paid Youth Employment Training

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada YW Kitchener-Waterloo Full time

**In Her Shoes - Youth Employment Training Program for women (cis and trans) and gender diverse individuals between the ages of 15-30 (Funded by the Government of Canada)**

In Her Shoes is a youth employment training program that aims to help youth who are experiencing barriers to securing employment. In this program, you will receive technical training and work experience in our bricks & clicks social enterprise store, YW Thrift Boutique, where we sell new and used fashion apparel and home decor.

As a participant, you will receive skills training in in-demand computers skills and software, customer service and support, online business and e-commerce, retail work, point of sale systems and cash handling, marketing and photography. You will also receive support to develop life skills and employment skills, build a resume that will get you an interview, and learn how to ace that interview. We will also support you to secure employment upon graduation in a position that supports your career goals.

**Eligibility**:

- Women (including cis and trans) and gender diverse individuals between the ages of 15-30
- In search of immediate permanent full-time or part-time work
- Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or a protected person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Legally entitled to work in Canada and according to provincial regulations
- Not currently working or in school part time
- Commitment to program throughout 12 week period for 35 hours per week

**Participants will gain skills and experience through;**
- Life Skills Workshops including mental health care and social supports
- Learning what employers are looking for
- Certification Training IE First Aid & CPR
- Website and retail store management
- Online and in person marketing strategies such as photography workshops, small business social media management and stylizing displays
- Potential for work placements at other local businesses upon completion of work experience

**Opportunity Details**:

- Next program session anticipated start date: July 4, 2023
- Participation Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week). Monday to Friday, 10:30 am to 5:30 pm, with all stat holidays off
- Location: This program is offered in-person at our downtown Kitchener YW Thrift Boutique location (102 King Street West). Chromebook can be provided.
- Anticipated Duration: 12 weeks
- Pay Rate: $15.50 per hour + bus pass
- If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs._

**YW Guiding Principles**:
We respect the dignity and worth of individuals.
We value diversity among people.
We respect the fundamental right to self-determination.
We acknowledge the holistic nature of human needs-body, mind, and spirit.
We ensure that women are respected, their voices are heard, and their issues are addressed.
We focus clearly, but not exclusively, on women and girls.
We act with integrity and are accountable to our community.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: $15.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Commuter benefits

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Eligibility criteria: Can you confirm you are not currently working or in school part time? Yes or No?
- Eligibility criteria: Can you confirm you fall between the ages of 15 and 30? Yes or No?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-29
Expected start date: 2023-07-04

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