YMCA Youth Connections

A youth career and employment service agency.

Thank you for visiting YMCA Youth Connections! We are a career and employment service agency for youth (16-24) in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Our services include in-house workshops and one-on-one appointments with a career and employment consultant, and in-school workshops to grade 7-12 classrooms throughout the Municipality.

Please feel free to contact us at: youthconnections@ymcaes.com

Workshops

Alberta Employment and Labour Standards
Budgeting
Career Portfolio Building
Cover Letters
Customer Service Fundamentals
Community Cooperative Apprenticeship Program Information
DAT Preparation
Employability Skills
The Hidden Job Market
Injury Prevention Training
Interview Skills
Resume Writing
Student Funding Options

Computer Applications

Career Matchmaker
Job Search Links
Career Cruising

Safety Certifications

Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)
OSSA Regional Orientation

One-On-One Assistance

Career Planning
Career Portfolio Building
Cover Letters
Mock Interviews
Resume Building
Student Funding Applications
University/College Applications

News & Events

Friday, June 16th
Youth Summer Job Fair - YMCA Youth Connections in collaboration with The Dugout Youth Centre held a Youth Summer Job Fair on June 16th! Employers came from all different industries in town and over 110 youth participated in the event. Youth Connections is very pleased with the success and hope to continue this event in the future! Thanks for your help, Fort McMurray!