This 15-week Work Experience Program provides opportunities to Underrepresented Groups to learn new skills, gain experience and build confidence working in Customer Service, Hospitality & Tourism. Participants will have the opportunity to complete the AODA Customer Service Module, Worker Health & Safety Awareness Training, WHMIS 2015, First Aid CPR and Food Handler Certification during their Workshops.
Geared to youth 18 to 29 years of age who self-identify as, and/or belong to one of the following groups: Persons with Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, Racialized Groups.
2024 SCHEDULE – Pending Funding, complete applicant form to be added to our waitlist.
Check back in the Spring for the next session.
Program consists of 7hrs of On-the-Job Training and one 3hr in class Workshop per week. Compensated for 5hrs per week at $16.55 hr for On-the-Job Training, weeks 3 through 15.
Applicant Form
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We look forward to meeting with you.
Lisa Arp
Social Enterprise Director
Phone: 905-356-7384 ext. 105
Email: lisa.arp@heartlandforest.org
This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.