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