If you're a Hamiltonian between the ages of 15 and 18, who live in the east, north or downtown Hamilton, then this is your summer program.  An extensive list of summer jobs in a variety of fields including recreation, hospitality, retail and general labour, are available to you in this program once you qualify. You'll also receive job readiness training & support before your paid placement in July-August.

Please call 905-317-4934 for more information or visit the Youth Connect website below:

Summer Jobs for Youth is funded by the Ministry of Children & Youth Services as part of the Youth Opportunities Strategy.

Summer Jobs for Youth Graduates made the local paper! Check it out below.

This program provides FREE job search and self marketing service to Burlington youth between 15 and 30 years of age. If you are looking for a summer job, some of the jobs we have will definitely interest you.

Before you begin the application process, you'll need to sign up at the Burlington location of the YMCA Employment, Training & Settlement Services.

500 Drury Lane, Burlington, Ontario
More information at 905.681.1140

Looking for more information? The following files below are available for download.

1. SJS Information Session   2. Chronological Resume    3. Functional Resume

1.    2.    3.

FOR A LIMITED TIME. APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 9TH, 2011.

This is an exciting opportunity for students, 15 to 29 years old, who want to start and run their own summer businesses. With hands-on business coaching, training and mentoring, Summer Company helps turn ambitious students into entrepreneurs.

If your application is accepted, you’ll be eligible to receive up to $1,500 to put toward start-up costs and up to $1,500 upon successful completion of the program. But space is limited, so apply today!

View the PDF document Summer Company Program Guidelines below for more details.

If you've missed the deadline, you can still take advantage of two excellent resources offered by the Ontario government as part of this campaign. Below you'll find a Sample Business Plan and a Sample Cash Flow Forecast, which will help you plan a business for real or for fun.