What:

Group-based employability skills and work placement program

Who:

Youth up to the age of 30

When:

Monday – Friday at 8:30am–4:00pm

Where:

Guelph and Wellington County

Ask For:

(519) 823-2440

What:

Programs offered:

YEP (Youth Exploring Possibilities) is open to youth with developmental disabilities between the ages of 13 and 25. This is an opportunity for youth to stay connected with their peers – year-round!

Activities are planned with all ages in mind, and when required, smaller groups are created to consider bringing youth who are closer in age together.

• YEP Social: focused on social activities like baking, exploring the community on the GRT, and other things based on suggestions from past participants. Offered throughout the year on evenings, weekends, PD Days and March Break.
• YEP Skills: 6-week-long courses where learning focuses on skill building in a variety of areas, based on feedback from youth. Offered throughout the year.
• YEP Summer: for 9 weeks in July and August. Activities are held on weekdays and include community recreational activities, work readiness skills, fitness, and much more.

Who:

YEP Skills and YEP Social are open to youth with developmental disabilities between the ages of 13 and 25

YEP Summer is open to youth with developmental disabilities between the ages of 13 and 21

When:

Offered throughout the year on evenings, weekends, PD Days, and March Break

See the “what” section above for program schedules

Where:

Kitchener—99 Ottawa Street South

Ask For:

Amy Haynes—Supervisor, Community Supports
(519) 744-6307 ext. 1213

What:

• Youth-specific employment skill building program including 1 to 1 support, group workshops, and paid placement components
• Workshops build both employment skills (ex. Resumes, cover letters, interviews, etc.) and personal wellbeing skills (ex. Personal finances, conflict resolution, professionalism, etc.)
• Ideal for youth who need some extra time and assistance to break into the workforce

Who:

15–30 years of age (inclusive)

When:

Monday – Friday at 8:30am–4:30pm

Where:

Kitchener—165 King Street East

Ask For:

Speak to our resource centre staff to determine the employment services program that would best meet your needs

Cambridge—(519) 623-9380

Kitchener—(519) 743-2460

What:

• Digital Literacy
• Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) Preparation – call for interview and assessment
• Just For Youth after school programs, including reading/math programs
• Literacy and numeracy assessments
• Let’s Get Real – research and development on education/career options for young adults not in school
• Safe Food Handling
• Financial Literacy
• Smart Serve and Customer Service
• Literacy, numeracy and basic skills, employability skills programming
• Hired Up: Your guide to Essential Workplace Skills

Who:

Youth (6–24 years)

Adults (18–99 years)

When:

Call or email the Learning Centre for dates and times of programs. (519) 848-3462 or literacy@thewclc.ca

Office Hours:

• Monday – Thursday at 9:00am–4:00pm
• Friday at 9:00am–12:00pm via appointment

Where:

Arthur—148 George Street

Transportation can be arranged for those who require to and from the office in Arthur

Programs are offered throughout the county in different locations

Ask For:

Stephanie Roeder—Adult Coordinator
stephanie@thewclc.ca

Leanne Kutch—Office Coordinator
leanne@thewclc.ca