Youth transitions program

YTP challenges youth to think about the decisions they make, consider and plan for their future, and to engage in exciting programming opportunities. Youth Support Workers work with youth one-to-one to set and accomplish goals that will help them succeed.

Youth Support Workers are able to provide youth with community referrals, informal counselling, education and recreation opportunities, advocacy services, job search assistance, addictions and life skill workshops, and everything related to the transition into different stages of life. How to Adult is designed to educate and prepare participants for the transitional phase of moving from adolescence into adulthood. This workshop can be presented individually or in a group setting through in-school presentations or weekly groups in various locations in or outside the city.

Topics discussed include healthy relationships, Post-Secondary planning, financial management, communication skills, and more! Community agencies or schools may request to have this program offered at their location or at a designated YMCA space. Groups must have a minimum of 5 participants to run.

A certificate is administered upon request once participants complete all teachings within the 10—week period. Anger Management focuses on youth with anger management issues in need of strategic personality management. This workshop can be run individually as well as in groups over a four-to-eight-week period. Youth are usually referred by:. Youth who complete the anger management program can receive a certificate. Modules are designed to allow new students to enter the program at any time.

The first module introduces all students to proper safety and sanitation techniques. The remaining five modules are administered in any order over the remaining ten weeks. Week Nine Specialization allows students to focus on three job areas within the industry.

The growth of the industry has created new employment opportunities in many underserved areas. The Youth Transitions model allows students to learn basic culinary skills.

At this point, all students receive emphasis on the core areas of importance to an employer within the industry. At week nine, students receive additional training in three job areas. Students can now compete for jobs in the three strength areas of their training.

All areas of training are included in student resumes, in addition to the three specialized training areas. Resume and Cover Letters are developed for each student based on their classroom progress. As the student progresses to proficient performance levels in a skill area, this skill is added to their resume for future employment opportunities. Culinary Cooking Program. Training The food service industry is in need of entry-level workers.

Support Employees need support to perform their jobs to the best of their abilities. The program ensures that students are proficient in at least three job areas within the food service industry.

Student demonstrates satisfactory skills in food service sanitation and safety skills. Youth Transitions Culinary program equips and empowers students to excel in the food service industry. As a growth industry, we expose students to many of the employment opportunities available.

Students have opportunities to compete in the Prostart culinary arts competition, as well as internships for advanced students. Our target population includes individuals with disabilities, including persons with Autism, Downs Syndrome, and Learning Disabilities.