We are accepting applications for a brand new YOUTH program in the Hubbards area.

ACSBE (Acadia Centre for Social and Business and Entrepreneurship) is offering a program to 10 youth from the Hubbards area to help them employability skills and connect with their community.

The program is 13 weeks in total – seven weeks in a “group” setting with workshops, information sessions and training that will prepare you for employment or self-employment.

Once they have completed the “classroom” portion, each participant will spend six weeks working and learning in local businesses to gain the practical experiences needed to succeed.

The overall goal of the program is to have each person in the program determine the career or job that would be right for them.  Once they have done this they will get a chance to explore this field in-depth and learn from others in the field.  Some may choose to pursue further training, some may go right to work, others may look into starting their own business -  whatever direction they take, ACSBE will help them move forward in this direction.

Eligibility Criteria:

This program is made possible through funding from Service Canada’s Skills Link program.  Candidates must meet Service Canada’s eligibility criteria to participate:

• be between 15 and 30 (inclusive) at time of intake
• in need of assistance to overcome employment related barriers
• live in the nearby rural area and have transportation to the program
• out of school (for at least one year)
• Canadian citizens, permanent residents or persons on whom refugee protection has been conferred
• Legally entitled to work according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
• Not in receipt of Employment Insurance benefits (or have been in receipt in the past three years, five if maternity benefits)

Hubbards 
February 22 – May 21
10 participants will be chosen
Participants receive pay equivalent to minimum wage throughout the program
Participants must agree to fully participate and attend regularly (13 weeks)
Project is funded by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

Applicants will be screened and interviewed. Eligibility criteria will be checked through Service Canada.

Deadline for Applications: 3:30pm on Thursday, February 11

 

Please fill out the form below OR download and drop off the completed application to:

Kristy Wagner, Hubbards Job Depot
10 Pte. Richard Green Rd.
(902) 858-5627

 

Name:

Date:

Mailing Address:

City:

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Postal Code:

Phone:

Alternative Phone:

E-mail Address:

How did you hear about the Youth Access Program?

Birth date:

Social Insurance Number:

Are you currently receiving Employment Insurance? YES NO

Have you received Employment Insurance in the last 3 years? YES NO

Have you received Maternity Benefits in the last 5 years? YES NO

Are you a Canadian citizen? YES NO

Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? YES NO

When did you last attend school?

Highest Grade Completed:

School(s) Attended:

Additional Training / Certificates:

Are you currently employed? YES NO

If yes, how many hours a week do you work?

Position:

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What hobbies or interests do you have?

In your opinion, why has it been difficult for you to find full time long term employment?

Do you believe that your community offers opportunities for young people to work or start their own business? Please explain:

How do you feel that this program will benefit you? (Important)

Please check off any / all that apply to you: I am a single parent
I have problems with reading
I have problems with basic math
I have a criminal record
I am currently on probation
I have recently been released from a correctional facility (or jail)
I think I need to get more education
I have an on-going medical condition
I have a learning disability
I have a physical disability
I have recently moved to this area (within 3 years)
I am aboriginal
I am a visible minority

Please include any other additional information you feel is important.

 

 

 

Thank you for completing the Youth Access Program application form.