YOUTH PROGRAMS

It’s always good idea to start to build up your resume and work history when you’re young, even if you’re unsure of what you want to do as a career. Employment and Training’s Youth programs are designed to offer you new experiences and find either part-time or summer employment that is related to your career choice.

If you’re between the ages of 15 and 30, and are interested in getting a head start on your career path, Employment and Training’s Youth programs are for you!

Kahnawake Youth Work Experience Program (KYWEP)

The KYWEP Program is designed for youth who may be at a crossroads on their career journey. If you are unsure about what you want to do, or are possibly thinking about changing directions on your career path, this program is for you. Similar to our Job Creation Initiative, this program lasts between 26 and 52 weeks and gives you the opportunity to work for a community business or organization. In return, you will receive a supervised work experience, mentoring, support for developing your life and work skills, counseling, and support for career development. Your Employment Counselor is available to meet with you throughout the process to provide support along the way and to assist you in finding the resources that you’ll require along the way.

The goal of this program is to provide you with an opportunity to obtain full-time employment that is fulfilling and long-term, and also can be used as a stepping-stone along your career journey. This program gives you the opportunity to "test the waters" – to learn new skills and gain new experiences that will be helpful in continuing on your career path.

Kahnawake Summer Student Employment Program (KSSEP)

The KSSEP program is the best 6 to 12 week investment you’ll ever make! With the application process starting in early spring, this program provides you with the opportunity to compete for some of the greatest summer jobs. Not only is there a wide range of jobs that are available every summer, but also it is highly likely that there will be summer job opportunities that match perfectly with your chosen field of study.

Group information sessions are scheduled before you start applying for jobs that are designed to give you ideas and techniques on how to write the perfect resume and cover letter, and how to ace your interview. Site visits are done throughout the summer to ensure that the program meets the expectations of both you and your employer, and the salary is based on your level of education – starting at $9.50/hr for high school students up to $12.50/hr for University Students!

It’s a great way to spend the summer – quality work experiences that compliment your career goals!

Click here to checkout the 2008 KSSEP Review!

Kahnawake Part-Time Post-Secondary Employment Program (KPTPSEP)

The KPTPSEP program is just what you’re looking for if you’re enrolled in a full-time, post-secondary academic (CEGEP or University) program. This program provides you with the opportunity for part-time career-related work experience to compliment your studies. With your Employment Counselor, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss what type of job suits your interests and best fits within the criteria of the program – that it is related to your area of study.

The program duration is 10 - 12 weeks and you can work up to 20 hours per week.

For Eligibility and Criteria Information: Eligibility and Criteria

For Application forms for students, Student Application Form

For Application forms for Employers, Employer Application Form

Please contact one of Employment and Training’s Employment Counselors for more information on program eligibility requirements.

For more information on our youth programs, click here.

Heads Up Summer Program

In the summer of 2008, 36 Kahnawake students had the opportunity to take part in the Heads Up pilot program. The primary objective of the program was to get youth to begin to think about career choices and to make wise education choices sooner than later. It was targeted at a sector of the Kahnawake Youth aged 13-17 whom normally do not qualify for the KSSEP.

This program offered the youth the chance to learn life-skills/business skills during the first week of the program. The third week the skills were put into action as real life businesses were operated. How well the students succeeded at the business depended on how well they applied the life-skills/business skills they learned during the first week of the program.

The program also provided fun activities and day trips during the afternoons of week 1 that allowed the youth to have fun and become familiar with one another. They visited local businesses and organizations to get an idea of possible careers in and around the community.

Registration forms are available here: 2010 Registration Form
Policy and Procedure outline available here: 2010 Policy & Procedures