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Title:

EmpowerYou(th): Breaking Barriers & Building Futures

Agreement Number:

19556505

Agreement Value:

$732,243.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 11, 2024 - Mar 31, 2028

Description:

The objectives of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program (YESSP) are to help all youth navigate through the labour market and to successfully transition into sustained employment. These objectives are attained by supporting the needs of all youth, especially youth facing barriers to develop skills, knowledge and networks through education, skills development and meaningful work experiences.

Organization:

Employment and Social Development Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of YESSP are: • Youth have access to programs that allow them to acquire the skills, learning experiences and opportunities they need to find and maintain employment or return to school; and .• Youth are employed, in education, or in further employment services and interventions..

Location:

Thunder Bay, Ontario, CA P7B5R1

Reference Number:

014-2024-2025-Q3-00122

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

108108655RR0001

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

YES Employment Services

Recipient's Legal Name:

YES Employment Services Thunder Bay

Federal Riding Name:

Thunder Bay-Rainy River

Federal Riding Number:

35105

Program:

Youth Employment and Skills Strategy

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program (YESSP) is to provide Canadian youth, with information, skills, supports, work experience and networks to help them prepare for and successfully transition to employment.

Coverage:

Local