Youth Engagement: The Youth Employment Futures Program

Nikola

Nikola loves animals. We worked together to create an Employment Experience Plan (EEP) that involved working in an animal shelter (she loves dogs). Although working in an animal shelter aligned well with her interests, we weren't able to secure an employment experience at an animal shelter. Working with horses was also a top interest according to Nikola's Interest Inventory and we coordinated a work experience at a local ranch. See what Nikola had to say about her first time working on a ranch.

Avon and Danielle (Leash of Hope)

Avon was open to learning new skills, wanted to build on his employability skills.

Through the YEFP Avon completed his CPR certification, and became certified as a Fork Lift Operator.

One of Avon's employment experiences gave him the opportunity to work with a professional videographer on the set of a docuseries. Because of that experience, Avon is actively pursuing certification as a drone specialist, with the hopes that he can break into the film industry.

Daniele is the owner of "Leash of Hope", training service dogs. Danielle shares her suggestions for making the YEFP stronger.

Jared

Jared has experience working in the post secondary world. Jared joined the YEFP feeling burned out from racial tensions and was looking for an opportunity to build new skills and explore other career options.

Jared was able to secure a permanent position in post secondary education while he was in the YEFP!

Find out what Jared has to say about the challenges Black neurovaried youth face in the workplace.

Cynthia

Cynthia completed her YEFP orientation and looks forward to getting started in November. Learn what attracted Cynthia to the program.

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