YouthWorx

YouthWorx is a comprehensive employment program that focuses on employing young people between the ages of 14 and 29 as Youth Community Workers. The program is designed to reduce barriers to employment for youth.

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    Youth Community Workers are hired for eight weeks during the months of July and August in various, small-scale labour jobs, including community clean ups, light repair jobs, community gardening and beautification (weed pulling, shrub pruning, etc.) and painting. In addition to employment, youth are also provided with the opportunity to develop as a professional and workplace leader.

    2023 marked the 10th anniversary of YouthWorx. Watch the video above to learn more about how the program came to be and how it aims to support communities.

    Registration information

    Interested in a summer job? Do you want to gain work experience? Looking to make a difference in your community? Participate in an interview session to be hired as a Youth Community Worker!

    The 2024 YouthWorx program will run two cohorts: Summer (for youth aged 14 to 18) and Fall (for youth aged 19 to 29).

    Registration for the summer 2024 recruitment sessions is now closed. More information about the fall program will be shared later this summer.

    Important information

    • During the recruitment session, interview panelists will ask you about your past work and/or volunteer experiences, interests, and share more information about what it's like to be a Youth Community Worker.
    • Registration is required to participate in interviews.
    • Please bring one copy of your resume and two professional references with you to the interview.
    • Candidates must be available to work Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., during the months of July and August

    For more information

    Email hireyouth@torontohousing.ca

    YouthWorx: Making a difference in TCHC Communities

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