At First Work, we understand that the journey from education to employment is a significant milestone for young people. And that journey typically isn't straightforward. That's why we're proud to offer our school-to-work transition program – called Future Ready Youth – to bridge the gap between classrooms and career planning.
Designed to empower students with the skills, knowledge, and experience they need to succeed in the professional world with the support and guidance from Employment Professionals in our membership; First Work’s Future Ready Youth bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. Through a combination of tailored curriculum, hands-on experiences, and career guidance, students will be prepared for the challenges and opportunities they'll encounter in the workforce.
About Future Ready Youth:
This school-to-work transition project represents an opportunity to enhance and improve upon the Ontario Career Studies Curriculum, allowing Ontario youth to be better prepared to enter the labour market with early knowledge of employment services. Positioning First Work’s members and the Employment Services Sector at large as the subject matter experts on careers and the labour market, this project ensures youth access those services earlier, before they become NEET or are in crisis.
The Future Ready Youth program will contain scenario-based learning and workshops that will allow for one-on-one guidance, peer support, and collaboration. The curriculum offers hands-on experiences and career guidance to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities they'll encounter in the workforce.
Learn more about this project, how to get involved with Pilot One – HTA 75 x First Work and more at youthaspire.org site.
The first pilot program, Future Ready Youth Hospitality Pilot, will take place in December 2024 and will include 15-30 Indigenous youth (ages 18-29) in the GTA and Durham Region. This pilot aims to provide tailored support and resources to Indigenous youth, empowering them to achieve their career aspirations in the hospitality sector.
After a week of First Work’s School to Work pre-employment curriculum, youth will choose a hospitality stream training through HTA 75. The hospitality training streams include:
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Partnerships
HTA 75 is an education and training centre committed to the future of a diverse and thriving hospitality industry, the long term success of workers by providing innovative skill development and support services. At HTA 75, we empower communities by offering opportunities for growth and success in the hospitality industry and beyond. We bridge the gap between the demand for services and producing a skilled diverse workforce using innovative education and training solutions. Through specialized services and a network of industry partners, we envision fostering a growing, inclusive and resilient hospitality industry across Canada that benefits both employers and employees.
