How do I become an employer partner for the Boost Youth Employment Program?
Our youth have diverse education and work experiences and are ready to work! Graduates of the Boost Youth Employment Program will have completed 10 weeks of full-time practical in-class training. If you are interested in hiring our youth please complete the Employer Application below and we will be in touch within 2-3 business days.
It's as simple as applying online through the following form:
What do I gain from Hiring Youth?
Wage Subsidy
We can provide employers a wage subsidy of up to $7.50/hour for 37.5 hours for 12 weeks.
Certified & Trained Youth
You get to work with youth that have up-to-date training and certification. If any additional certifications are required we may be able to cover the cost for the trainings.
Guidiance
We take all the guesswork out by helping employers through the process and the paperwork.
"We love the Africa Centre as they are our key partner in helping us fill labour shortages at our company through the Youth Skill Boost Program." - Kaybee Foods
About the Boost Youth Employment Program
The Africa Centre has operated the Boost Youth Employment Program since 2017 through the support of the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy funding.
We offer a 22-week program that includes 10 weeks of job readiness and life skills training and 12 weeks of full-time employment. For the 12-weeks of work experience, we partner with new and former employment partners who are seeking to hire youth immediately. For more details about being an employer partner check out the Employer Guide.
Contact Us
Phone: 780-455-5423
Address: 6770 129 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5C 1V7
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