Category Archives: What’s Happening

The Youth are Working 2018 group has completed 5 weeks of group based employability skills training. This training included customer service, time management, financial management, first aid, safety, and much more! We also had a lot of fun doing activities … Continue reading →

Some Waypoints staff and youth from the Youth are Working program spent a few hours helping out at the Gathering Place! We helped out by sorting through and organizing the clothing donations. The Gathering Place is a service centre committed … Continue reading →

The participants from the Youth are Working 2017-2018 intake had their graduation ceremony on March 15 at The Guv’nor Inn. Congratulations to all nine participants who are all either employed or returning to school!

The Youth are Working Skills Link program is a great opportunity for anyone is ready to find a rewarding employment opportunity! Apply for the Spring 2018 intake now!

Paddy and Andrew received their driving permit on February 12th after completing a driving permit information workshop through the Youth are Working program. Congrats to you both and drive safe!

Youth are Working participant Brianna Linehan is very excited to have recently published a book! A very interesting gothic fiction novel! The novel can be purchased on Amazon at the link below: Congratulations, Brianna!

Brad Ezekiel was a participant in the Youth are Working 2016 skills link program. Due to an avid interest and skill set in technology, Waypoints facilitated a partnership with Staples and Brad started a work placement there last January. Brad … Continue reading →

Rendell Gillespie is one of the 2016 Youth are Working participants. Rendell has been working at Car Guys Appearance Centre for several months, starting out as a car detailer, but quickly learning the ropes of the office administration work and … Continue reading →

After months of training, hard work, and fun, the 2016 Youth are Working program has come to an end. Congratulations to all the participants and best of luck in your future endeavours!

Joshua Blandford, a Youth are Working 2016/2017 participant, has been working at Pipers for the last several months. Josh says: “Sometimes I’m on cash, other times I’m stocking, so it’s different every day.” Josh just recently completed his Forklift Operator … Continue reading →