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. 

The Mentoring Effect Youth Experiencing Disabilities PDF

Source: https://mentorcanada.ca/sites/default/files/2022-08/The%20Mentoring%20Effect%20Youth%20Experiencing%20Disabilities%20EN_new.pdf?_gl=1*4t1mv9*_ga*MzUyOTA1Mzk3LjE2OTI4MDM4Njg.*_ga_3WHR12ZBTG*MTY5MjgwMzg2Ny4xLjEuMTY5MjgwNDAwMi4wLjAuMA

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. 

 https://cortree.sciontario.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HAPPY-Youth-Toolkit-Accessible_-Finalized-2021.pdf