Youth Workplace Resources
Are you an employer seeking resources to learn more about Youth in the workplace? This page will provide comprehensive tools and resources designed to assist in creating an inclusive workplace.
Research & Reports
Educational Experiences of Youth with Disabilities (Stats Canada)
This infographic depicts the educational experiences of youth who have a disability in Canada.
Youth Resources-Educational Experiences of Youth with Disabilities (Stats Canada)
Source: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11-627-m/11-627-m2019049-eng.htm
Future-proofing Youth with Disabilities for the Changing Labour Market
This study systematically examines the future of work as it relates to young people with disabilities, with the aim of anticipating the work and labour market changes that will affect their inclusion and success in the future of work. Findings can help inform the design of future-proofed policies and programs for young people with disabilities that can be implemented in the present to address the anticipated shocks and stresses of the future of work.
https://www.workforceplanningboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Arif-Jetha-presentation-slides.pdf
Keeping Career Fairs Current: What Are Youth Looking For And Is It Working?
The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin (WPBWWS) conducted research around the key factors to help drive youth engagement in career fairs.
https://www.workforceplanningboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Report-KCFC.pdf
The Mentoring Effect: Youth Experiencing Disabilities
This Issue Brief was conducted in partnership with Mentor Canada to explore what prevents children and youth experiencing disability from accessing mentors and how can we close the mentoring gap.
Community Resources
Disability Disclosure and Workplace Accommodations: A Toolkit to Support Youth with Disabilities
This toolkit is a resource for youth and young adults with disabilities who are considering disclosing their disability at work or volunteer position and requestion accommodations.
Operation Come Home
Operation Come Home assists youth experiencing homelessness to achieve their goals, and avoid the experience of homelessness as an adult. They offer Employment, Education, Housing, Mental Health, Harm Reduction, and Drop In programs for at-risk youth aged 16-29. The programs focus on what works and what matters to youth, as well as encourage the personal growth of everyone as an individual.
https://www.operationcomehome.ca/
PATH Employment Services
PATH Employment Services serves Hamilton and the surrounding area, helping people with disabilities and other barriers to prepare for, find, and maintain meaningful employment. They work in partnership with job seekers and employers to build inclusive workplaces and create lasting opportunities. PATH also offers the 360 [4] Youth Program, which provides youth aged 15–30 with 8 weeks of training in digital and social media skills, communication, time management, job search strategies, and certifications such as Smart Serve, WHMIS, and AODA, followed by a 12-week subsidized and supported work placement.
https://www.pathemployment.com/
Starling Community Services
Starling Community Services provides employment support for young people ages 15 to 30 while supporting businesses to build diverse and productive teams. They provide services for businesses including recruitment and skills matching support, training, apprenticeship support and much more.
https://www.ysb.ca/services/ysb-employment-services/
Youth Employment Services – YES Employment
Youth Employment Services YES is the Canadian youth employment training, programming, and job placement leader with over 25 employment counselling, training and placement programs. They provide free services to businesses including job posting service, applicant interviews and onsite job fairs, and much more.
Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa – YSB Employment Services
YSB Employment Services offers job seekers of all ages support to prepare for the job market and find employment. YSB Employment Services is part of the Employment Ontario network, delivering services in Ottawa.