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Youth Employment Ideas

Hi -
We at North Island Employment are very excited to work with John Howard Foundry and other community partners to bring employment services to youth. In order for us to create the best employment experience for youth - we want to gather your ideas about what's most important and most needed by and for youth to find and keep work in this ever-changing world of work. Please answer the questions below fully. Your answers will be kept CONFIDENTIAL. The results of the survey will be kept confidential (only the stats, numbers & comments will be shared anonymously with NIEFS and John Howard Foundry staff and funders. THANKS for taking the time!

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* 1. How did you hear about Foundry at John Howard Society? Check as many as apply

facebook

twitter

NIEFS website

John Howard Foundry website

a co-worker or boss told me about it

a friend told me about it

family told me about it

a teacher told me about it

a counsellor told me about it

newspaper

I don't remember

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How old are you?

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* 3. Currently I am (check as many as apply) ...

in school full-time

in school part-time

working full-time (30 hours or more per week)

working part-time

working seasonally

working casual hours, temporary jobs or odd jobs

self employed full-time and able to support myself and/or my family

self employed part-time and contributing to my household income

self employed but not making enough to live off

unemployed and looking for work

unemployed and not looking for work

travelling

staying at home to care for my family/friends

Other (please specify)

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* 4. If you are looking for work - What are the greatest challenges you face to find or keep employment? (check as many as apply)

discrimination or other's attitudes

don't know how to job search

don't know what my skills or strengths are

don't know what to do

find it difficult to approach employers to apply for jobs

findng dependent care

in need of housing

keep losing my job

lack of interpersonal skills like communication, teamwork, conflict resolution or problem-solving

lack of training or education

lack of work experience

limited job opportunities

limited transportation

new to town &/or don't know anyone in town

no resume or outdated resume

Not being aware of rights and responsibilities in the workplace

struggle using the internet to job search or apply for work

struggling with mental or physical health

struggling with personal problems

unfamiliar with the world of work

work is too seasonal or up and down

workplace safety, bullying or harassment

Z - N/A - I'm not looking for work at this time

Please describe other challenges you face below:

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* 5. What are the greatest challenges you think YOUTH face to find or keep employment?

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* 6. What ideas would you like to see to help improve youth employment in our community?

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* 7. What topics, activities or ideas would be important to include in a youth employment program or service? Check as many as apply

How to write a resume and cover letter

How to approach employers

How to do interviews

Volunteer or Job Shadowing to explore different careers

Using social media in your job search

What are the jobs-in-demand (hot jobs)

guest employers

field trips to worksites

Teamwork, communication and conflict resolution skills for the workplace

Work life Balance

Stress Management

Unpaid Work Experience to try out different jobs and see if there is a fit

Finances and budgeting

Workplace safety

Employment Standards - Your rights and responsibilities

Career exploration, assessment and planning to find out what you're good at

Learning tips and strategies for on the job

How to Shine as a new employee

Recreation or fun activities that help you feel healthy

Healthy snacks or food

Where to go for help in the community

Transportation solutions for job search and getting to work

Help arranging childcare

What have we left out - please add below:

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* 8. Are there any other ideas, suggestions or comments do you have that are important for youth employment services?

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