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Program:
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Employment Program
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Phone Numbers:
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416-748-0110 ext 42
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Fax:
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416-748-2169
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Address:
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6 Warrendale Court
Etobicoke, ON
M9V 1P9
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Intersection:
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Kipling Ave and John Garland Blvd
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Location:
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Toronto (Mount Olive—Silverstone—Jamestown)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Open Daily 24 hours
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Executives:
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Steve Doherty - Executive Director
executivedirector@yws.on.ca
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Public Contacts:
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Art Tsang - Planning and Evaluation Manager
416-748-0110 ext 24 * atsang@yws.on.ca
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Service Description:
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Program provides one-on-one assessments teaching the
necessary skills to gain employment such as resume writing and interview
skills. Connections to training programs, career shadowing, and volunteer opportunities are also provided
The program aims to alleviate the barriers homeless youth encounter in finding and maintaining employment such as: literacy, legal issues
and lack of financial resources to access appropriate foot and work wear
Employment Program has highlighted the priority need for a fully integrated approach with the Life Skills Program
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call or drop-in
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Homeless youth ages 16 years - 24 years
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Toronto (Etobicoke) and Greater Toronto Area
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Last Updated:
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10/4/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=178005
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