Pre-Employment Training & Jobs for Youth Aged 15-30
We are thrilled to deliver an employment placement program for youth ages 15 to 30 called Completing the Circle (CTC).
The CTC program is an employment and skills development project funded by Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS). It provides individual support to youth with multiple barriers to employment.
Through the Completing the Circle (CTC) program, youth aged 15 to 30 across Ontario receive support to find employment.
Depending on your experience and needs, you can access training for up to five weeks, so you can gain the confidence, skills, and tools to start and maintain a career.
We offer work opportunities, employment maintenance, career advancement, professional development, training, and support targeted wraparound support to each program participant.
Program Benefits
One-on-one support that meets your individual needs
Paid virtual/in-person workshops for up to five weeks
No-cost certifications (Customer Service Excellence/AODA, First Aid/CPR, WHMIS)
Work-related clothing, equipment, and other necessary supports to start and maintain employment
Paid, full-time work placement, leading to permanent employment
Employment placement completion bonus
Jobs for Youth
We work with employers to coordinate job placements for each cohort of skilled and motivated young professionals who pass through the Completing the Circle (CTC) program. If you’re looking for help to find a job and get paid while receiving job training, CTC could be right for you!
Example Jobs
Commercial and Residential Cleaner
Cook
Customer Service Representative
Food Service Worker
General Labourer
Healthcare Aide
Receptionist
Security Officer
Store Associate
Eligibility Requirements
Must be between the ages of 15 and 30
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Cannot be attending school
Must be unemployed. Some exceptions may be made for those who are underemployed and seeking full-time permanent work.
Experiencing barriers to employment
Program Schedule
Upcoming cohort dates:
Cohort 2 – November 18, 2024
Cohort 3 – January 13, 2025
Cohort 4 – March 10, 2025
Cohort 5 – May 12, 2025
Cohort 6 –Â July 14, 2025
Cohort 7 – September 15, 2025
Cohort 8 – October 27, 2025
Apply for the Completing the Circle Program
Thank you for your interest. The program has currently reached full capacity due to high demand. To join the waitlist, please complete the sign-up sheet below, and we will notify you when spots become available. For the latest updates, be sure to check our webpage regularly.
Connecting our program participants with employers looking to hire is an essential component of The Career Foundation’s Completing the Circle program. If you are an employer looking to integrate youth and new talent into your place of work, contact our program team to learn more.