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Youth in Movement Towards Employment
Skills and work experience support for young people
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- Funding available
- $ 7,400
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports young people aged 16 to 30 in building skills and gaining work experience. It provides a weekly allowance, certain reimbursed costs, and paid experience in a business through two phases.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $7,400
- Maximum share of project costs
- 100%
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Centre-du-Québec
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Startups
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Youth aged 16 to 30.
- Young people facing barriers to employment.
- Young people not in full-time studies.
Who is not eligible
- People under 16 or over 30.
- People studying full time.
Eligible expenses
- Weekly allowance during Phase 1.
- Reimbursement of certain costs such as childcare and transportation.
- Salary paid by the employer during the work experience phase.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- The participant’s region for Phase 2 work experience
Activities funded
- Skills development activities.
- Career path identification and job search support.
- Work experience in a business in the participant’s region.
- Employment support and retention assistance.
How to apply
- Sign in or log in to My Account — Employment Assistance — Social Assistance to submit an application online.
- Submit an application without logging in to My Account by completing the online form.
- See the various ways of applying for information and employment assistance services, or visit an employment assistance organization near you.
Documents Needed
- Needs assessment
- Consent form for the communication of tax information
- Supporting information requested during the application process
Selection criteria
- Fit with the program’s objectives.
- Ability to address the participant’s barriers to employment.
- Potential to support integration and retention in the labour market.
Processing and Agreement
- An eligibility and needs assessment is completed before participation.
- Participation is approved through Services Québec or an employability organization.
- A consent form for tax information sharing must be signed.
- Support continues throughout participation until the program ends.
Additional information
- Participation is personalized and supported throughout the process.
- The program is delivered mainly by employability organizations.
- Some activities are group-based, with individual support also possible.
- A needs assessment is required before applying.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Youth in Movement Towards Employment Program
What is the Youth in Movement Towards Employment?
This program supports young people aged 16 to 30 in building skills and gaining work experience. It provides a weekly allowance, certain reimbursed costs, and paid experience in a business through two phases.
How much funding can be received?
Youth in Movement Towards Employment Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,400 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Youth in Movement Towards Employment program?
To be eligible for the Youth in Movement Towards Employment program, you must:
Age 16 to 30.
Difficulty finding a job.
Not studying full time.
What expenses are eligible under Youth in Movement Towards Employment?
Weekly allowance during Phase 1.
Reimbursement of certain costs such as childcare and transportation.
Salary paid by the employer during the work experience phase.
Where is the Youth in Movement Towards Employment available?
The Youth in Movement Towards Employment program is available Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Youth in Movement Towards Employment a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Youth in Movement Towards Employment is a Grant and Funding