Youth Ventures Edmonton Youth Ventures-EDMONTON  provides assessments for the Skills Link program under the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy. Skills Link Skills Link projects assist youth facing barriers to employment and or education to develop a broad range of skills, knowledge and work experience they need in order to successfully participate in the job market Assessment/Case Managers at Youth Ventures help youth assess their needs and develop a personalized Action Plan by choosing a series of activities from available programs and services. These activities can be tailored to meet individual employment and career goals. The desired outcome is that the youth will follow through with their action plan in order to find employment and/or return to school. Assessment At Youth Ventures, one-on-one assessment is provided to clearly identify participant's needs, goals, and any potential concerns that need to be addressed in order to achieve their personal success. We will work together to develop an individualized Action Plan that will set out realistic goals, and timelines for referrals, services and resources. By completing this Action Plan, we will be able to meet identified needs by referring participants to the services and resources available in our community. To book an appointment, drop by our Centre Or call 780.409.8625 Today! Case Management Youth Ventures provides ongoing and consistent support and coaching to participants as they work through the steps that were outlined in their Action Plan. Your Case Manager will be available to help with any concerns that you may have and to coach you in staying focused on achieving your goals. Community Outreach Youth Ventures is committed to reaching out to all youth who are eligible for, and would benefit from, our services. We will be ‘venturing out’ into the community, providing on-site services and information presentations at various sites throughout Edmonton. Please refer to our “Venturing Out” Community Calendar for an up-to-date schedule of this months scheduled events. Work Experience Opportunities: Youth Ventures – Edmonton offers youth the opportunity to find work in a field of interest through our “Work Experience” initiative.  Our team works with youth to explore their areas of interest and begin to identify possible skill areas for the youth to acquire.  Youth Ventures staff, in partnership with the youth, then begin to brainstorm possible target areas for a work experience opportunity.  Once an employer is identified, our staff will visit them to ensure that they understand the goals and objectives of the “Work Experience” initiative.  When all parties commit to setting up a Work Experience opportunity, staff develop a work experience training plan that will outline skills to be acquired, a training subsidy amount, and timelines for completion. To ensure participants success, and to offer the best in customer service, the Youth Ventures team is available to address workplace and personal management issues by providing one to one coaching and support throughout the Work Experience opportunity.  Download the Edmonton Youth Ventures brochure Youth Ventures Edmonton Youth Ventures-EDMONTON  provides assessments for the Skills Link program under the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy. Skills Link Skills Link projects assist youth facing barriers to employment and or education to develop a broad range of skills, knowledge and work experience they need in order to successfully participate in the job market Assessment/Case Managers at Youth Ventures help youth assess their needs and develop a personalized Action Plan by choosing a series of activities from available programs and services. These activities can be tailored to meet individual employment and career goals. The desired outcome is that the youth will follow through with their action plan in order to find employment and/or return to school. Assessment At Youth Ventures, one-on-one assessment is provided to clearly identify participant's needs, goals, and any potential concerns that need to be addressed in order to achieve their personal success. We will work together to develop an individualized Action Plan that will set out realistic goals, and timelines for referrals, services and resources. By completing this Action Plan, we will be able to meet identified needs by referring participants to the services and resources available in our community. To book an appointment, drop by our Centre Or call 780.409.8625 Today! Case Management Youth Ventures provides ongoing and consistent support and coaching to participants as they work through the steps that were outlined in their Action Plan. Your Case Manager will be available to help with any concerns that you may have and to coach you in staying focused on achieving your goals. Community Outreach Youth Ventures is committed to reaching out to all youth who are eligible for, and would benefit from, our services. We will be ‘venturing out’ into the community, providing on-site services and information presentations at various sites throughout Edmonton. Please refer to our “Venturing Out” Community Calendar for an up-to-date schedule of this months scheduled events. Work Experience Opportunities: Youth Ventures – Edmonton offers youth the opportunity to find work in a field of interest through our “Work Experience” initiative.  Our team works with youth to explore their areas of interest and begin to identify possible skill areas for the youth to acquire.  Youth Ventures staff, in partnership with the youth, then begin to brainstorm possible target areas for a work experience opportunity.  Once an employer is identified, our staff will visit them to ensure that they understand the goals and objectives of the “Work Experience” initiative.  When all parties commit to setting up a Work Experience opportunity, staff develop a work experience training plan that will outline skills to be acquired, a training subsidy amount, and timelines for completion. To ensure participants success, and to offer the best in customer service, the Youth Ventures team is available to address workplace and personal management issues by providing one to one coaching and support throughout the Work Experience opportunity.  Download the Edmonton Youth Ventures brochure