WHAT’S IN IT FOR EMPLOYERS?

The Manufacturing Youth Skills Training (MYST) program builds youth employment skills for entry-level positions within the Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Processing sectors.

Participants will attend 6 weeks of group-based skills training 5 days per week for a total of 25 hours per week and will receive a training allowance of up to $250 per week. Participants will attend a 4 week paid work experience with a host employer paid as a wage subsidy to the employer to cover part of the participant’s wage and is intended to assist a participant to obtain and maintain a job while in training.

MYST Participants explore work experience opportunities in the Manufacturing Industry, including the Food and Beverage Processing sector. Staff support each participant as they prepare a list of employers based on interests, skills, values, geographic location, and a targeted training plan. With help from the Job Developer, participants submit customized application packages to the employer of their choice. Mission Community Skills Centre Society facilitates a third party agreement with the employer prior to participants beginning their work experience placements.

Throughout the work experience/wage subsidy placement, the Job Developer monitors participants through regular site visits and on-going communication with the employers and participants. The Job Developer works with each participant based on their skills, capacity, and experience to ensure success while providing individuals coaching and mentorship to foster skill development and address and overcome barriers to employment.

Participants receive the following services: