# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Youth Employment & Skills Strategy (YESS) Program
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 03 Dec, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: If you're jobless/ not working and not in school, and looking to get paid to be trained, please register here!About this EventOn or before 2026 October 12, please register here (copy and paste this link to your browser): https://www.ymcahbb.ca/YESS-ProgramThe YMCA Youth Employment & Skills Strategy (YESS) Program aims to provide youth 15 -30 years old in the Hamilton and Flamborough areas to overcome barriers in finding employment.The YESS Program assists newcomer and rural youth in overcoming barriers to employment through participation in our eight-week paid pre-employment and skills development in class training followed by paid eight-week work experience placements.The eight-week Skill Development Training is designed to educate and prepare participants to overcome barriers and challenges in securing work. The in-person workshops are paid, run Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM– 3:00 PM (20 hrs / week), up to 160 hours for eight-weeks consecutively. This paid in-class training will be in YMCA @ 500 Dury Lane, Burlington, ON.Eligibility:To participate in the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program, individuals must be:· between the ages of 15 and 30 (inclusive) at the start of the intervention· Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act· legally entitled to work in Canada· legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulationsThere are no exceptions to these criteria.Suitability:· Minimum English – Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level of 5· Requiring Literacy, Pre Employment and Skills Development to attain employment· Ability to attend Employment Skills Development Workshops for 8wks, 20 hrs/week· Limited Work Experience· Looking for full time work (30 hours per week of employment)· Out of school - High School, College, University· Low-income measure-based thresholds (LIMs) - OW, ODSP, No IncomeGeneral program overview or key points I should be awareImportant Note:Ability to attend Employment Skills Development Workshops for 8 weeks, 20 hrs/week from 9:30am to 3:00pm Monday to Thursday. This is in-person class at Burlington YMCA. Please make sure you are fine to take the bus in Burlington YMCA @ 500 Drury Lane, Burlington, ON every day for 8 weeks for the workshops.Out of school - meaning not in high school, college or universityJobless or not working for any part-time or full-time jobUpcoming cohort start dates – Cohort 7 to start on October 12 to December 3Any other details to help support successful applications – after the 8 weeks in-class workshop is an 8 week job placement
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/burlington/youth-employment-and-skills-strategy-yess-program/100001991590661280
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: 500 Drury Ln
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Burlington
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 500 Drury Ln
- **lat**: 43.33437259999999
- **long**: -79.7937496
- **full address**: 500 Drury Ln, 500 Drury Lane, Burlington, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Youth Employment & Skills Strategy (YESS) Program being held?
  - **A:** Youth Employment & Skills Strategy (YESS) Program takes place on Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 03 Dec, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 500 Drury Ln, 500 Drury Lane, Burlington, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Youth Employment & Skills Strategy (YESS) Program?
  - **A:** Youth Employment & Skills Strategy (YESS) Program is organized by Reymon Cagas.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Youth Employment & Skills Strategy (YESS) Program is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Burlington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Youth Employment & Skills Strategy (YESS) Program sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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