Now Accepting Applications for our NEW Launch Program!

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Please note - registration for this program is now closed. Stay tuned for more information about our September intake!

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 attend programming for 30 hours a week

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 accepting applications for our July 27th, 2020 intake now!

There are three ways to apply:

Have questions about the program, application process, or training? Contact Deanne at deanne@ywcastjohns.ca.

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