Youth in Trades for Employers

What Employers can gain from partnering with Youth in Trades

• Access to trained youth candidates for positions within the culinary and construction industries at no cost to the employer
• Job development support and coaching to promote learning and increase productivity
• 6-week, paid work placement program to support our youth and your business needs

Youth in our Culinary stream receive hands on practical training including:

1. Certifications in: Food Handlers, Workers’ Health & Safety Awareness, and WHMIS 
2. Tools & equipment fundamentals, terminologies & techniques, knife skills development 
3. Mise en place, basic butchery, preparation of stock, sauces, vinaigrettes, and fresh pasta 
4. Braising, breading, and prepared a variety of sides, meat, and vegetable dishes 
5. Inventory management (FIFO), food safety and storage 
6. Cleaning, sanitation and maintenance of kitchen equipment and food production spaces