Connecting Youth To Work: Employer Information

We are seeking employers who are willing to give bright, motivated young men and women a chance to gain skills while learning on-the-job.  It’s a win-win situation.  Help your company and have the satisfaction of knowing that you’re making a positive difference in a young person’s life.

Here’s what you get when you partner with Yonge Street Mission through our Connecting Youth to Work program:

• We screen and match potential youth to your employment needs.
• You are provided with a generous wage subsidy throughout the course of the placement
• We provide the young man or woman you hire with ongoing support
• Our staff is available to you on an on-going basis to address any questions or concerns.

When you invest in a young person, you gain an eager employee, and give him, or her, the opportunity to become a contributing member of the workforce.

To get involved or to learn more about Connecting Youth to Work:

Email:  cytw@ysm.ca
Phone:  416-929-9614 X 2239 or 2278
Fax: (416) 977-2890

Quote from Current Employer partner:

“We were really pleased with the capable young woman from Yonge Street Mission.  You must have an excellent screening and pre-employment program.  We’re in the process of arranging another placement from YSM.”

From the employer’s viewpoint, there is effort involved in making sure the youth understands the culture of your workplace.  But you have a chance to see how a potential permanent employee fits in, you receive a wage subsidy from the government and you have the satisfaction of knowing you are helping a young person gain access to a very competitive marketplace.