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Organization:
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Youth Employment Services YES
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Phone Numbers:
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416-504-5516
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Fax:
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416-504-4654
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Address:
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555 Richmond St W Box 115
Toronto, ON
M5V 3B1
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Street
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555 Richmond St W Suite 711
Toronto
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Location:
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Cross streets: Bathurst St and Queen St W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door
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Hours:
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Mon-Tue, Thu 9 am-5 pm, Wed 9 am-6 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm
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Service Description:
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Individual and group employment counselling, assessment, referral and follow up to improve employability and integration into workforce - also offers access to job search workshops and job postings
- services for newcomers
- self-marketing, entrepreneurship and a financial literacy courses
Lighthouse Project: career exploration program offering labour market research and interview preparation- also offers self care and stress management strategies
- 12 week paid work placement tailored to individual interests and needs
Student services: summer and year round employment service for youth 15-30 years seeking work- offers workshops and volunteer and co-op placements
YES2Trades: pre-apprenticeship training for commercial, residential, and industrial painting, wallpaper, and drywall trades- 8-week painting trade training program including health and safety, WHMIS, first aid and other safety training and life skills
- access to a 12-week job placement opportunity
YESNet: entrepreneurial, financial literacy, and digital literacy training
This Way ONward: retail specific pre-employment training and 10-week paid summer internships- access to seasonal and permanent employment opportunities
Career Jumpstart: 14-week training to complete an IBM Cybersecurity Analyst certificate- includes facilitated support in introductory cybersecurity skills
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Self or agency referral
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Youth 15-30 years who are legally entitled to work in Canada and are not receiving EI benefits
Lighthouse Project:Youth who self identify as a person coping with a mental health condition
Participants need to be willing to commit to attending pre-employment sessions (group sessions or one-on-one sessions) and also be willing to complete 12 weeks of the Work Experience program (paid employment)
YES2Trades: youth 16-29 years who are out of school or work, and are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or persons holding Convention Refugee status
Participants must be willing to commit to the 20 week program
Participants with an active EI claim may be eligible, see website for details
This Way ONward: youth 16-24
Career JumpStart: youth who have completed or partially completed a post-secondary education, and who have some tech knowledge and who would also benefit from mental health and resiliency resources
Residency Requirements: Greater Toronto Area
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Durham West, East York, Etobicoke, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North York, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, Toronto, York - Toronto
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Last Updated:
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4/17/2026
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=132903
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