The prospect of job hunting can be scary to anyone, especially youth if it’s their first time entering the job market. However, the skills learned early on in this journey about building a resume and cover letter, acing interviews, and finding where to look for jobs are skills that youth will use for their entire working lives.
Best Jobs for Teens
If you’re in school and looking for good part-time jobs, it can be a little challenging to know where to start. However, with a few tips, you can find the perfect job that will utilize your skills. These jobs allow you the flexibility you need to accommodate school and social activities, while still giving you experience in the workforce and some extra money.
Resources and Workshops
PATH’s Employment Counselling and Placement Services (ECPS) offers One on One Employment assistance.
Our employment coordinators are equipped with cutting edge knowledge and tools to assist members in creating innovative and successful employment action plans.
Brainfuse JobNow Live, anytime, anywhere job assistance, including up-to-date nation-wide and local job search engines, professional resume critique and proven interview techniques. Experience personalized career center seamlessly integrated with advanced virtual technology to help job seekers of diverse backgrounds and needs.
- Homework Help Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests.
- JobNow Receive live job coaching, real-time interview practice, full-service resume lab, 24/7 access to local job resources and more!
- Resume Assistance Prepare your resume with help from JobNow resources including resume templates; receive expert feedback via live interaction or the resume lab.
- Prepare for Your Interview Review interview tips and resources; connect with a job coach to practice interviewing.
- Live Assistance Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading, writing, history, GED, college placement tests and more!
- Career Resources Begin your job hunt with JobNow’s powerful tools.
- Skills-Building Choose your topic to receive real-time help.
- Personalized eLearning Tools My File Sharing, My Session Replay, My Tutoring Archive, My Tests Archive, and more!
- 24-Hour Writing Lab Submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback.
- Homework Send Question Submit homework questions for expert guidance.
- Foreign Language Lab /Spanish-Speaking Support
This YMCA Employment Services – Waterdown location offers job search resources, one-to-one assistance, workshops, and employer supports.
This is a full-service drop-in career centre and all services and workshops are free and include the use of a computer, fax machine, phone, printer, and internet.
Call or email for an appointment: 905-690-9927 • Email: yesjobs2@ymcahbb.ca
ACCES Employment provides programs, hosts events, and connects you to job opportunities through their Youth Hub.
The Youth Job Connection program is a 3 week, free-of-cost program that supports with:
- Improving your resume and practicing your interview skills
- Using social media to give you a job search advantage
- Learning how to profile your experience and education
- Participating in networking opportunities
- Finding a paid job or placement through ACCES’s network
Search for a Job
The Government of Canada’s Job Bank allows you to explore over 12,000 job postings in Ontario.
Writing a resume
The idea of writing a resume can be intimidating, especially if you have little experience. But don’t worry, these tips by The Balance Careers will help you get started.
- Highlight your education.
- Emphasize related experiences.
- Mention achievements.
- Showcase skills.
Start a Summer Business
Do you have the entrepreneurial spirit? The Government of Ontario Young Entrepreneurs Program provides grants and advice for students looking to start their own summer business.
Health & Safety on the Job
Concerned about health and safety on the job and want to know your rights? Here’s what you need to know, including how to stay safe, from the Ministry of Labour Young Workers on the Job.
