Pre-employment training and job placements with nonprofits for young people through ASCEND

    Monday, 13 July 2026 12:05

    By Tonya Organ

    They will complete 70 hours of virtual training over three weeks starting September 28th before they begin their 19–21 week work placements with a community sector employer.

    Young people ages 15-30 have a chance to get free virtual pre-employment training followed by a job placement with a nonprofit organization. The Achieving Success through Community ENgagement & Development program, also known as ASCEND, is now accepting employer applications until September 4th for a fall session. Young people who are not employed, or involved in education and training, can get minimum wage-subsidized work placements in the non-profit sector. They will complete 70 hours of virtual training over three weeks starting September 28th before they begin their 19–21 week work placements with a community sector employer. For more information go to joinascend.ca.

     

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