Job Hunting for Youth, Millennials or Gen Y's, Part 2

Interested in internships or on-the-job training? Need expert advice about resumes and cover letters? Want to improve your interview skills? Check out these free community services. They can help you find the programs and resources you need.

Community services

JVS Toronto  offers a variety of programs for young job searchers.

YES  Youth Employment Services

WoodGreen Community Services - If you are 15 to 24 and need help finding work, you are not alone

Job Connect - One to one counselling and assessment services to youth aged 16 to 24, who are out-of-school and out-of-work.

COSTI Youth Employment  - Youth Connect and Kick Start programs.

Completing the Circle - job search and employment placement program

YMCA Toronto - YMCA employment centre

St. Stephen's Community House  - Employment resource centre

The Mobilizer  - mobile employment resource centre. Check the website to see where it is located now.

More employment centres for youth  - Want to see a longer list of ERC's? You can sort the centres by location to find one near you.

Government of Ontario  - find services in your area. Includes career counselling, apprenticeships,  self-employment benefits, etc.

If you are a new college or university graduate, check out what services your school offers.

Websites:

Some websites aimed at students and young adults:

Career Cruising  - Interactive career guidance resource with in-depth profiles of careers, colleges and universities.Toronto Public Library card required. (Don't live in Toronto? Check your local library for access.)

Mazemaster  - online career centre.

YouthConnect  - youth opportunities Ontario

YouthCanada  -   Government of Canada site

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