Youth Connection Association

💼 Job Readiness Program (JRP)

Preparing youth for tomorrow’s opportunities — with the skills, confidence, and connections to thrive in the modern workplace.

What You’ll Learn

Real-world career skills delivered through workshops, coaching, and employer connections — so participants stand out and step up.

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Career Planning & Goal Setting

Discover strengths, define a path, and map next steps with a personal action plan.

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Resume & Cover Letter Mastery

Create clean, keyword-friendly documents that win interviews — not eye rolls.

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Interview Coaching

Mock interviews, storytelling frameworks, body language, and smart follow-ups.

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Digital Literacy

Email etiquette, LinkedIn basics, job boards, online applications, and ATS tips.

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Networking & Mentorship

Meet employers and mentors; learn to pitch yourself with clarity and confidence.

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Workplace Readiness

Teamwork, time management, professionalism, and communication that sticks.

How It Works

Apply: Quick intake + baseline skills check.
Train: 4–8 weeks of workshops and coaching (resume, interview, digital tools, networking).
Practice: Mock interviews, portfolio polish, and real-world tasks with feedback.
Connect: Employer meetups, mentorship, job fairs, and warm referrals.
Launch: Ongoing support for applications, follow-ups, and first-90-days success.

Flexible schedule options for students and working youth.

“Opportunity favours the prepared — we make sure you are.”
— Youth Connection Association

Who Can Join & When

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Ages

Open to ages 15–29. High school to early-career.

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Schedule

Evenings and weekends; cohorts start monthly.

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Format

In-person workshops + virtual coaching sessions.

Ready to get hired — and stay hired?

Bring your goals. We’ll bring the roadmap, practice, and connections.

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand the importance of clarity and are here to provide answers to your most common queries.

1. What is Youth Connection Association for Academic Excellence?

We are a non-profit community organization based in Windsor, Ontario, dedicated to empowering youth through academic support, mentorship, mental health programs, creative arts, job readiness, and community engagement.

2. Who can join your programs?

Our programs are open to children, teens, and young adults (ages 8–25). Some programs are age-specific (e.g. tutoring for school-age youth, job readiness for older teens/young adults).

3. Do I need to pay to join?

Most of our programs are free or low-cost, thanks to grants, donations, and community support. Some special events may require a small registration fee, but we never turn away youth because of financial barriers.