
Recipe for Success
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- 3 weeks of pre-employment workshops at the St. Catharines Job Gym
- Wendy’s job placement with weekly workshop
- Participants will receive an hourly wage for all workshops and job placement
- Pre-employment and life skill training is provided to prepare for and maintain job placements
ELIGIBILITY
This is a program for individuals who are:
- Between the ages of 15 and 30
- Not collecting employment insurance
- Not attending school
- Having a difficult time securing employment for various reasons
PARTICIPANTS WILL
- Be guaranteed a work placement at a Wendy’s Restaurant in their community
- Earn money (hourly minimum wage) while gaining valuable life and work experience
- Receive on-going support from employment counsellors throughout the program
- Learn new skills and strategies that will make placement and future employment goals more successful
- Receive certification training in First Aid & CPR, WHMIS, National Safe Food Handling, Service Excellence and Smart Serve
PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS
- Attend full 3 weeks of pre-employment workshops (9am-3pm)
- Attend Wendy’s work placement
- Attend weekly workshop during placement (9am-12pm one day a week)
LAST BUT NOT LEAST
- Transportation to attend workshops can be provided
- Participants will have fun and gain valuable life skills while earning money