YESS/YOU

In English

YESS/YOU

Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region is committed to supporting local businesses and workforce to build, grow, and succeed in our community by leading the Youth Opportunities Unencumbored (YESS/YOU) in the Slave Lake Region.

What is YESS/YOU?

The YESS/YOU is an initiative to pilot economic diversification strategies that focus on community-led supports that focus on upskilling and reskilling, wrap-around supports, and work placements for youth from marginalized communities.

How the YESS/YOU Program Works

The YESS/YOU Program is looking for both employers looking to hire and workers who are looking for a new job. The project is focused on youth (18-30 years) workers whose identify factors are from marginalized communities (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, official language minority groups (French), persons with disabilities, and women.

Employers are supported by obtaining wage subsidies (up to $2400 per new employee) their new employees and new employee participants are eligible for wrap-around supports that can include coaching, transportation, childcare, technology, additional training etc.

This program supports employers and employees who have joined the program after October 1, 2024.

MEET YOUR MATCH

For Employers

For Workers

The YESS/YOU team will work with both employers and workers to find a suitable job placement match. There are several events planned to meet your match so register to be part of YESS/YOU today

Additional support for employers and workers will be available with social justice training, climate resources, mentorship opportunities, and regular check-ins.

We're Connecting Employers And Workers

The objective of YESS/YOU is to create real, long-lasting change in the Slave Lake Region by supporting employment opportunities and removing barriers for both marginalized youth communities and local employers.

Employers can be eligible for up to $2,400 in wage subsidies per employee hired.
Employees can be eligible for wrap-around support and professional development opportunities.

Learn More About the Benefits

For Employers

For Workers

Download the YESS/YOU Information Package

Download our Information Package for Employers and Employees for additional information about the program.

Have Questions? Want to Learn More?

If you would like more information or would like to participate in YESS/YOU, please contact our Program Manager Cleo Clarifelle at cleo@cflslr.com or complete the form below to request a callback.

Phone: 1-780-849-3232

E-mail: cleo@cflslr.com

YESS/YOU Program Has Been Made Possible By:

Employers supports will be delivered by Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake, and is funded by the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Skills Strategy program.