Employment Services

Youth Employment

The HMC Youth Employment Program is designed to connect young job seekers with paid training and employment while helping employers bring in motivated new team members.

For Youth

Get paid to train and work!

This program is your opportunity to gain skills, confidence, and hands-on work experience—all while getting paid.

Paid Pre-Employment Training

 Learn job-ready skills and get paid while you train

Guaranteed Paid Job Placement

Work for at least 8 weeks with a local employer

Career Support

Get help with resumes, interviews, and workplace success

Build Experience 
& Connections

Gain valuable skills and start growing your career

You’re eligible for HMC’s Youth Employment Program if you are...

  • Aged 15-30 years old
  • Not currently in school or working
  • A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or convention refugee,  and legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Able to commit to in-person training in Oakville (4 weeks, 25 hours per week, scheduled sessions), followed by 8 weeks of work placement
  • Eager to acquire new skills and gain valuable experience
  • Applicants should not be enrolled in school for the upcoming September
  • Have at least an intermediate level of English

January 2027 Youth Employment Cohort

Applications are being accepted now.

Next cohort starts

September 2026
11:00 AM–4:30 PM, Mon–Fri

For Employers

Access Funding to Support New Hires

Hiring through the Youth Employment Program makes it easier and more affordable to bring in fresh talent.

Become an employment partner

Call us

905-842-2486

Email us

youth.employment@hmcconnections.com
Funding to Support Onboarding

Financial support to help with hiring and training costs

Pre-Screened, Job-Ready Candidates

Participants complete training before starting work

Eager & Motivated Employees

Young workers ready to contribute and grow with your team

A Chance to Make a Difference

Support youth employment while strengthening your workforce

Program Intake Form

Youth Employment
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