Youth Work Exposure Program

Program Information 

The Youth Work Exposure Program provides the newcomer youth aged 18-24 years old with essential skills training and Canadian work experience. The employability skills training will empower youth to understand the Canadian workplace and learn vital skills around working with children and youth.

 

STAGE 1: Meet and Greet Interview

Youth will participate in a short 15-20 minute online meet-and-greet interview to make sure the youth fully understand the program, the commitment level needed, and for the Facilitator and Coordinator to learn about the youth's work experience, availability, and communication skills. 

 
STAGE 2: Fundamental and Essential Skills Training – 6 sessions 

November through December 

Youth will complete 6 sessions of skills training as well as an online self-led mentoring course. All in-person sessions will include lunch and snacks. Bus tickets can be provided to youth if necessary. Action for Healthy Communities is located in downtown 10578 113 St #100, Edmonton, AB T5H 3H5.

Workplace Culture (in-person at Action for Healthy Communities) 

Workplace Communication (in-person at Action for Healthy Communities)

Essential Workplace Skills Training (in-person at Action for Healthy Communities)

Child Development and Protection (in-person at Action for Healthy Communities)

Youth Work Practice Framework and Activity Planning (in-person at Action for Healthy Communities) 

Children Program Safety (in-person at Action for Healthy Communities)

STAGE 3:  Work Exposure

January through February 

During the Work Exposure Program stage, specific tasks are assigned to youth with ongoing mentoring by an assigned mentor. The work exposure setting includes in-person and online after-school youth programs and youth club activities. Transportation to and from the workplace is the participants' responsibility. 

Youth will complete the work exposure application and are expected to adhere to all rules, regulations and policies that AHC or other community agency establishes. Only the youth who agree to AHC policies and sign the written application can participate in the work exposure. The Job & Life Skills Coordinator will work on the work schedule with the youth. After the youth complete the 30 hours of work exposure, they will receive an honorarium of $450.00.

Note: A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search is required. 

STAGE 4: Wrap up event in February 

Evaluation and Wrap-up  
Resume Support
Job Search Support

Please provide UCI number on any of the following documents. 

• Permanent Resident Card 
• Confirmation of Permanent Resident
• Ukrainian Temporary Residents - Visa 

 

Protecting Personal Information 

AHC is committed to safeguarding the personal information provided by our clients. The personal information that you provide is collected for AHC purposes such as; activity enrolment, emergency contacts, AHC program assessment, funding reports and quality enhancement. Your collected information is not intended to be shared outside AHC without first obtaining your consent, unless obliged or permitted by law to disclose it. AHC keeps your information confidential, your information will be treated with the utmost care and discarded appropriately

 

Informed consent and waiver

I acknowledge that I am aware of, and accept the inherent physical risks and the other possible risks, dangers, and hazards associated with being a participant. These risks include but are not limited to all manner of injuries, broken, damaged or lost belongings and transmission of diseases (including Covid-19) in various ways and types from contact with other participants. I understand that Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) (employees, facilitators, and volunteers) are not responsible for any injury, loss or damage of any kind sustained by participants during the program or after the program day has ended. I understand that the rules and regulations are designed for the safety and protection of participants and hereby agree to follow /inform (my child) of the importance of abiding by the rules and regulations set down by Action for Healthy Communities.

FOIP and Media Consent

The personal information that you provide to Action for Healthy Communities is collected under the FOIP Act. The information will be used for the purpose of program evaluation, statistics, and reports. Collected information is protected from unauthorized access, collection, use and disclosure in accordance with FOIP Act unless we are obliged or permitted by law to disclose it. Questions regarding the collection of personal information can be directed to the Program Manager, sherry.park@a4hc.ca.

Photography & Media release

Photography & Media Release: I hereby give permission for me/my child/my projects/my child’s projects to be photographed/filmed by Action for Healthy Communities. I understand the photos/films will be used for promotion, sharing purposes and/or reports to our donors and for promotional purposes including flyers, brochures, newspapers, websites, and social media. I understand that although my child’s photograph/film/projects may be used for advertising, I do not expect compensation and that all photos/film/projects are the property of AHC and its affiliates.

DISCLAIMER AND WAIVER

I acknowledge that I am aware of, and accept the inherent physical risks and the other possible risks, dangers, and hazards associated with being a participant. These risks include but are not limited to all manner of injuries, broken, damaged or lost belongings and transmission of diseases (including Covid-19) in various ways and types from contact with other participants. I understand that Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) (employees, facilitators, and volunteers) are not responsible for any injury, loss or damage of any kind sustained by participants during the program or after the program day has ended. I understand that the rules and regulations are designed for the safety and protection of participants and hereby agree to follow /inform (my child) of the importance of abiding by the rules and regulations set down by Action for Healthy Communities.