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Youth Break Barriers to Employment (YBBE)

UNA-Canada's initiative to tackle youth un-and underemployment in positions relating to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals

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What Is YBBE?

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YBBE is an innovative youth employment programme that aims to stimulate the Ontario economy by training youth aged 15-30 (inclusive) and matching them with a quality employment placement.

We offer up to 75% wage subsidy to employers related to one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Additional training opportunities for interns available!

If you are an organization from St. Catharines, Toronto or Hamilton, and are interested in receiving wage subsidies and training for new hires, apply today!

Please note that UNA-Canada is an equal opportunity employer and encourage organizations interested in hiring differently-abled, rural/remote and/or indigenous youth to apply to funding.

Hands Up

Employers
To apply, download the job description template and send it to the Project Officer in your area

Interns
To apply, fill out the intern application survey!

Breaking Barriers

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Gain work  experience

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Provide training and certification

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Create positive  outcomes

Programme Manager
 

 

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Lisa Rosenberg

Lisa.Rosenberg@unac.org

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Programme Team

Project Officer
Lauren Bennett
lauren.bennett@unac.org
 
Project Officer
Grace Parr
Grace.Parr@unac.org


Project Officer
Odeeth Lara
Odeeth.Lara@unac.org

 

 

Qualifications

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15-30 years of age

Inclusive at the start of

the placement.

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Legal Status

  • Must be:

    • Canadian Citizen,

    • Permanent resident and/or

    • Refugee status

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Employment Status

  • Looking for full-time employment

(30 hours/week minimum)

  • Must have been out of school for 6 months minimum (exceptions may apply- inquire for more details)