Skills and job training for young people

How it works

Through Youth Skills Connections you‘ll get:

• hands-on training with a local business, college and university or not-for-profit business development organizations, including industry associations
• in-demand skills that will make you more employable in key sectors of Ontario’s economy
• a chance for long-term employment with the organization training you
• real work experience and connections that will make it easier for you to find employment

Who is eligible

You can apply if you’re:

• between the ages of 15 and 29 as of your enrollment in the program
• a resident of Ontario, and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

Age requirements for some training programs supported by the Youth Skills Connections program may differ due to the individual requirements of the program.

Some programs may only be available for youth between the ages 18 to 29.

Please check with the participating organization to learn more about the entry requirements.

If you are on social assistance (Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program) you can still apply to the Youth Skills Connections program. Payments from the program may be exempt as income and assets under social assistance, so your monthly social assistance payment may not be affected. Call your local Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program office for more information.

How to apply

You need to apply directly to an organization offering the Youth Skills Connections program. The list of organizations offering Youth Skills Connections will be updated regularly from now to 2017.

You can set up an appointment to discuss the application process or get more information by contacting the participating organization nearest you.

Participating organizations