LAUNCH

What Is the LAUNCH Program?

A six (6) month employment program for young women experiencing multiple barriers to employment. Launch includes:

• A PAID seven-week employment skills development group program
• A 16 week PAID work experience in a young woman’s field of interest

LAUNCH Offers

Each LAUNCH participant engages in PAID classroom and one-on-one workshops

• Portfolio & resume development
• Computer software training
• CPR & WHMIS Certifications
• Career & education exploration

ARE YOU?

• A woman aged 15 – 30
• Currently out of school, unemployed or underemployed
• Able to attend programming 30 hours a week

Priority Youth

(Including but not limited to)

• High school non-completion
• Disability
• Aboriginal
• Residence in a rural or remote location
• Lone (single) parent
• Visible or ethnic minority
• Language barriers
• Recent immigrant

Apply

To apply, please fill out this form. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Program Coordinator at launch@ywcahalifax.com