To help target at risk and vulnerable Youth, YouthjobsCanada has introduced our STARS Program (Support Training And Referral Service) to help target those needing additional support.
Program Information for at risk and vulnerable Youth Contact Form and Employer Contact Form – Please see and click on tabs below here under the STARS Program Menu for Job Seekers and Employers.
Through Employment and Social Development Canada, the YESS Program (Youth Employment and Skills Strategy) offers up to 16 Programs including the Canada Summer Jobs Program, through 12 federal departments to Youth.
The Canada YESS program funds not-for-profit organizations and other eligible groups to provide tailored supports to vulnerable youth, such as mentorship, counselling, dependent care support, and paid work experience. These service providers help youth overcome barriers to employment by offering a flexible approach and addressing systemic challenges. Vulnerable youth include those who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET) and those facing issues like housing insecurity, disability, or health challenges.
Programs include;
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Click here for – Youth Employment Skills Program
Housing Internship for Indigenous Youth
Click here for – Canada and Housing Corporation
Work Experiences in Heritage, Arts and Cultural Sectors
Click here for – Canadian Heritage
Work Experiences in Both Official Languages
Click here for – Canadian Heritage
Youth Employment Skills Strategy Program
Click here for – Employment and Social Development Canada
Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
Click here for – Environment and Climate Change Canada
International Youth Internship Program
Click here for – Global Affairs Canada
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program
Click here for – Indigenous Services Canada
First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
Click here for – Indigenous Services Canada
Digital Skills for Youth
Click here for – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Computers for Schools Internship Program
Click here for – Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) Youth Employment Program
Click here for – National Research Council
Science and Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs
Click here for – Natural Resources Canada
Parks Canada