YouthConnect prepares youth and youth workers for the future of work through free skills-building events and online learning. For the last six years, we’ve worked across Toronto, Hamilton, Calgary, Halifax, and more to deliver YouthConnect to over 5,200 youth and youth workers and distributed over 4,500 free LinkedIn Learning licenses. Learn if you or your youth clients qualify for a free license.
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Online Skills Training
YouthConnect x LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning unlocks a world of skills training for your youth clients, plus professional development content for you! A single LinkedIn Learning license gives you access to more than 16,000 courses, plus a curated curriculum.
LinkedIn Learning Exclusive Content
The CivicAction Leadership Foundation and our partners have worked to bring you exclusive content on career exploration, mental health and financial literacy. Check out the videos below that we developed for a preview.
Financial Literacy
Job Selection
Mental Wellbeing
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[The LinkedIn Learning license] really gives us the chance to build on skills that enhance what accredited certifications we have without needing to go back to school.
– YouthConnect 2019 Youth participant
Showcase your Skills on LinkedIn
Have you had a great experience through your first job, playing sports or volunteering in your community? You can add it to your profile! Learn how to showcase all the skills you’ve gained from your different experiences to employers both online and in-person through an interview or a meeting. You can even add events like YouthConnect where you learn specific skills to your profile.
Don’t forget—new skills and completed LinkedIn Learning courses can also be added to your LinkedIn profile.
Get the low down on creating an online and in-person presence that screams “I’m the right hire!” with these resources from YouthConnect.
LinkedIn Profile Best Practices
Use this guide to build a profile that quickly tells an impactful, professional story. Be strategic and choose one or two themes that strengthen your value and make you easy to remember.Build a Great LinkedIn Profile
Want to give viewers a glimpse into who you are and get them excited to learn more? Learn all about how to rock your LinkedIn profile with this guide.LinkedIn Profile FAQs
Not all your questions were answered in the LinkedIn profile guides? Curious about what to do when you have an experience gap, or how to adjust privacy settings? This FAQ has you covered!Transferable Skills List
No work experience? No problem! This document has some examples of activities you may have participated in and the transferable skills you may have gained.A Mock Interview Excercise
Looking to practice your interview skills and not just read about them? Grab a friend, parent, or family member and use this guide to practice!Elevator Pitch Guide
Learn how to best represent yourself in less time than it takes to ride an elevator.Budget Worksheet
Need some help with your financial literacy? Following a budget can help you better plan your money. Check out the budget worksheet here.YouthConnect 2020 Presentation
Learn best practices on setting up your LinkedIn Account and networking tips & resources from the Canadian Mentoring Partnership.Are you an Employment Service Provider or Youth Worker looking for resources?
Find the presentations and worksheets from YouthConnect events to help you and your youth learn more about career and skills exploration and using LinkedIn to find jobs and to connect with people and opportunities.
- ESP Guide to career exploration with your youth
- Finding People and Opportunities Online Video from YouthConnect
- YouthConnect Webinar: Helping Youth Crack the Digital Job Search
- YouthConnect Webinar: YouthConnect Webinar: Love at first sight – Building employer relationships
- LinkedIn Learning: A Quick Guide
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After YouthConnect 2019, 88% of ESPs felt they could better support youth for the future of work and 92% of youth found their experience at YouthConnect valuable.
YouthConnect Partners/Sponsors
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