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Independent Living Resource Centre Thunder Bay - Yes Youth Can Program
Offers a youth employment program for individuals between the ages of 16-30 with a self-disclosed disability
- Program participants are paid for their participation in the program as long as they maintain attendance, participation and meet all expectations
- Includes 4 weeks of virtually delivered pre-employment training, 2 weeks of employment preparation and 13 weeks of work experience with a Community Employment Partner
Application
Call or email Caro, Yes Youth Can (YYC) Program Facilitator to be added to the waitlist for an intake
Eligibility
Individuals between 16-30 years of age who meet the following requirements:
- Be person with a disability (medical verification not required)
- Have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Have a valid personal Identification Document (ID)
- Have full-time availability for a period of 20 weeks
- Be able to commit to working 30 hours/week
Languages
Physical Access
Fully Accessible - front entrance is off Miles St and includes a set of stairs and wheelchair ramp; front entrance door is locked to the public - use separate doorbell located on right-hand side of building; doorbell is attached to the door frame above the door fob on the left side of the intercom with the label "ILRC", and "ILRC" is written in Braille above the doorbell. After using the doorbell, it will shine a blue light, and an ILRC Thunder Bay staff member will greet you and welcome you into the building.
Fees
None
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