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Solutions for Youth

Type Of Service

Vocational/Employment

Program Description

Solutions for Youth is a pre-employment project for youth aimed at developing work habits and skills necessary to obtain and retain employment or to return to school. Participants are paid for 6 hours per day at minimum wage. The program provides workshops on resume/interview techniques, job search techniques as well as stress/anger management, conflict resolution, budgeting and self-esteem. Participants are involved in work placements.

Access Information

Referral accepted from all sources including self-referral. Call Intake.

Intake will schedule an appointment and assess the individual's eligibility for the program. Youth participate in a interview process prior to group starting as there are limited spaces per group offered. The program is directed at youth who have been diagnosed with or self-identify as having a mental illness, a disability, or a barrier to employment and who are committed to finding employment.

Additional Information

  • Program Cost: No
  • Additional Cost: No
  • Gender: All Genders
  • Age: 16 to 29 years of age
  • Catchment: County/District/Region: City of Ottawa
  • Fully Accessible
  • Languages: English
  • Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Causeway Work Centre

Address

22 O'Meara Street

Ottawa

Operated By

Causeway Work Centre

Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Referral Contact Information

Phone: 613-725-3494 ext. 119

FAX: 613-725-9913