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Organization: YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka - Barrie - Youth Employment and Self Employment Programs - Youth Quest
Phone Numbers: 705-241-2501
Email: ymca.youthservices@sm.ymca.ca
Website: www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca
Address: 320 Bayfield St Suite 63A
Barrie, ON
L4M 3C1
Location: Barrie
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Contacts: Ash Fahey - Case Manager
ashlyn.fahey@sm.ymca.ca
Jasmine Howatt - Case Manager
jasmine.howatt@sm.ymca.ca
Service Description: Supports youth by providing 6 weeks of paid pre-employment training, followed by 12 weeks of paid work experience * includes workshops that help participants build employability skills, job maintenance and life skills for job readiness

Supports available:
  • transportation
  • access to virtual learning
  • training stipend (equivalent to minimum wage during the 6-week training portion)
  • work-related material and supplies
  • employment
  • opportunities to network
  • on-the-job supports for participants and employers
Fees: Free
Application: Self-referral * Referral by agencies
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Youth 15-30 years who are unemployed, not in school and looking for full-time employment
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Simcoe

This information was last completely updated on: 10-2-2025


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