What is the Enhancing Youth Possibilities Program?
The Enhancing Youth Possibilities (EYP) program is for youth ages 15 to 29 who are looking to update their employment skills, gain working experience and find a job in Calgary.
EYP is a fast-track program. Participants receive 2 weeks of online employment training, followed by 80 hours of paid practicum.
During paid practicum, EYP students are eligible for a FREE monthly bus pass and funds towards childcare services from a licensed facility while they are participating in the practicum.
Eligibility
Between 15 years and 29 years of age
Recommmended for Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 5 or higher
Semester
Employability training starts:
August 17, 2020 (2 weeks)
Followed by 80 hours of paid practicum
Location
Online
Cost
Free
No Registration Cost
Schedule
Schedule: | |||||||
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
Employment Training (23 Hours) |
6:00PM – 8:30PM | 6:00PM – 8:30PM | 6:00PM – 8:30PM | 6:00PM – 8:30PM | 1:00-2:30PM | — | — |
Paid Practicum (80 Hours) |
**Depends on Employer’s working hours | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** |
*Your practicum schedule is decided between you and the organization where you receive job placement