Youth Works

The Youth Works Project is an innovative and creative skills-link program designed for youth who have been formally diagnosed or self-identify with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The program receives funding through Service Canada and assists youth ages 15-29. This program assists youth to recognize and learn to overcome any individual obstacles to employment and/or education. It is unique in that it provides a supportive and motivational environment that assists and inspires individuals to work towards their long-term goals.

The components of the Youth Works program include:   

• A safe, non-judgmental and highly supportive environment
• A paid incentive of $8 an hour
• Transportation support and assistance
• Computer lab
• Training opportunities (WHMIS, Food Safe Level 1, and First Aid Level 1)
• Advocacy and support
•  Incorporates culturally relevant services that accommodate individual diversity
• Employability skills, Life skills and Educational supports
• Work with service providers on a one-on-one basis as well as in group settings (team building)
• Receive support and encouragement through instructions, role-modeling and real practice
• Learn to network with and access other personally relevant community services

To be accepted into the program youth must be:

• Between the ages of 15 – 29
• Professionally diagnosed or self identify with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
• Out of School/non completion of high school
• Legally entitled to work
• Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or a person for whom refugee protection has been conferred
• Not be receiving Employment Insurance Benefits (EI)

For more information please email or call Marnie Lamoureux or Amber Browne at 561 – 2689