CVE’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS Project) is designed to help youth with disabilities (ages 15 to 30) who are no longer in school or are new graduates, looking to navigate the labour market and to successfully transition into meaningful, gainful, and sustained employment.
This is attained by supporting the needs of all youth in the above-mentioned population segments, as it relates to developing knowledge and networks through education, skills development, and meaningful work experiences.
CVE Inc. provides access to Accredited Skills Training, Employment Services/Employment Skills Training and Quality Employment Opportunity interventions to assist the youth of our communities, giving them the opportunity be successful in a competitive marketplace.
Yess Project
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTSEmployment Skills Training
A 3-week virtual or in-person, paid program to enhance your job search skills, perfect your resume prepare for interviews, and stay motivated
Accredited Skills Training
Opportunity to qualify for Accredited Skills Training support. Including funds for tuition toward various college and professional
credentials to enhance your qualifications.
Quality Employment Opportunity
After completing EST, we’ll help you secure a Quality Employment Opportunity (QEO) to gain hands-on work experience and kickstart
your career
Access to Wrap-Around Services
Access to travel assistance, dependent care, emergency funding, job coaching, and wellness support to ensure you have everything you need for success.
Yess Project
WHO CAN APPLY?This FREE program is available to Ottawa youth who identify as having a disability, ready to build a path to sustainable employment and meet the following eligibility criteria:
a) Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive)
b) A Canadian citizen, or permanent resident or a protected person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
c) Legally entitled to work in Canada; and
d) Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
Yess Project
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSAccess to Technology
Participants must have access to a computer, smartphone, or
tablet Internet connection or be available to attend sessions at CVE
Time Commitment
The program requires a 3-week commitment for virtual, paid Employment Skills Training (EST), followed by a 10-week Quality Employment Opportunity, with an average of 30 hours per week
Motivation and Engagement
A willingness to learn and develop job search skills, and be motivated throughout the program
1547 Merivale Road
Suite 420
Ottawa, ON K2G 4V3
92 boulevard Saint-Raymond
Chambre 101
Gatineau, QC J8Y 1S7
2 Bloor St. E.
Suite 3500
Toronto, Ontario M4W 1A8
613-237-7368
1-888-862-3825
613-237-0950
1-844-290-0950
