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Title:

Empower Youth Employment Initiative

Agreement Number:

019536135

Agreement Value:

$675,000.00

Agreement Date:

May 5, 2025 - 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:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5J0K1

Reference Number:

014-2025-2026-Q1-00085

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

706996204RP0001

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Institute of African Advancement

Federal Riding Name:

Edmonton Centre

Federal Riding Number:

48014

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