My Next M.O.V.E program for youth employment returns

NEWS RELEASE
SAULT COMMUNITY CAREER CENTRE
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The Sault Community Career Centre’s new, free, youth employment program is starting up again!  The Choosing My Next M.O.V.E. program, funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, is now accepting participants for its Monday, Jan. 27 start date.  Did we mention it's free?!

Choosing My Next M.O.V.E. empowers young people to decide if work is their “next move.” They’ll explore what choosing work looks like - what they’ll need to consider and do to move towards that choice, and how work aligns with their wants, needs, and values.  Through the program, participants will also identify their strengths and develop skills that will enhance their success with employment.  

Program Highlights:

• 11 group-based in-class sessions.  Monday to Thursday.  Each session is about 3 hrs long
• Job and career exploration 
• Job shadowing sessions  
• Paid three to six week long work placement with a local employer to develop and enhance skills through a supportive on-the-job experience (optional)
• A personal Job Developer to help participants put their guided employment plan into action  

Program Eligibility:

• You are 16 – 26 years of age
• Not working or have never worked
• Not in education full-time
• Could be a recipient of social assistance
• Could be living at home with caregivers or homeless 
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status
• Legally entitled to work according to provincial legislation and regulations

To register for the program or for more information, please contact Nathan Muto, Program Coordinator, at 705.759.0909 x 4254 or [email protected] 

For over 25 years, the Sault Community Career Centre has provided personalized services to assist job seekers, employers, and newcomers to achieve their professional goals.  Our mission is to improve people’s lives by helping them become and stay employed and to help businesses find lasting solutions to their staffing needs.  You can find more information about our other free employment programs and services online at  www.saultcareercentre.ca  and by following us on Facebook and Instagram.  

The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations. OTF awarded $108 million to 629 projects last year to build healthy and vibrant communities in Ontario.

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