Funded by Service Canada, Young Adults In Action (YAA) is a 20-week program that is designed to help people overcome employment barriers. Participants will be paid according to their attendance during the program.

Goal

The goal of YAA is to help the participants to find work or to return to school by increasing their self-confidence and self-esteem.

During this 20-week program you will participate in:

• Workshops - topics based on life and work skills
• GED preparation - grade 12 equivalency
• Certifications - First Aid, CPR, WHMIS, Smart Serve, In Good Hands (Safe Food Handling)
• Job Placements - on-the-job training with local employers

You may also receive:

• Transportation to and from work placements
• Employment & Training Support
• Mentoring & Support

Eligibility

To be eligible for this program, you must be:

• A Greenstone resident
• Between the ages of 15 - 30
• Unemployed
• Not in school
• Not received Employment Insurance in the last 3 years

For more information or to register for the next Y oung Adults in Action program, contact one of our offices at 854-1234 in Geraldton or 876-4222 in Longlac.