What is Skilled4Success?

Skilled4Success is a voluntary program providing youth in Grades 9 to 12 with job skills training, hands-on learning and placement experiences with the ultimate goal being to support youth in building confidence, leadership skills, community connections, and preparing for their first job and/or post-secondary.

Once enrolled in the program, each Leader will choose a stream based on their interests. They will be assigned a placement in their stream and can attend trainings that run once weekly from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Leaders will work closely with a mentor in their placement- a staff in the field who will be responsible for guiding and teaching them. They will gain hands-on experience and be able to practice the skills they have learned through in-class training. All streams will cover topics such as time management and organization, preparing for an interview, conflict management, and resume and cover letter building. Youth will have the opportunity to attend special training and workshop sessions geared toward their interests which will help them better hone their skills and engage with their peers. Students will gain volunteer hours for their time in the program, receive a leather portfolio, and receive a $100 gift card towards their employment journey in June.

Leadership Streams

Child, Youth and Recreation

Leaders will focus on working with children, how to lead games and activities, work with recreation staff, and learn how to plan for and facilitate recreational programs for children. Leaders will get First Aid and CPR C training and High Five Healthy Development Training.

Food Services and Hospitality

Leaders will work in a kitchen setting, help serve food to members and visitors in Supper Club, learn about food-handling, inventory, and kitchen management, and learn about kitchen safety. Leaders will have the opportunity to get their Food Safety Handling Certificate.

Customer Service and Retail

Leaders will work with children, adults, and parents, work directly with BGCL administration, and be a representative for the BGCL. Leaders will have the opportunity to work in community placements with Old Navy, Buffalo Wild Wings and Habitat for Humanity Restore.

Skilled4Success at Thorndale Youth Clubhouse: Child, Youth and Recreation Stream:

Focus on working with children, how to lead games and activities, work with recreation staff, and learn how to plan for and facilitate recreational programs for children. Leaders will get First Aid and CPR C training and High Five Healthy Development Training.

Skilled4Success is an incredibly unique program that offers participants the opportunity to gain valuable skills and explore different entry-level employment and career options. It also helps Leaders make connections with staff in the Club, with the potential of being hired within some of BGCL’s departments (e.g kitchen, maintenance, camp and recreation).

Skilled4Success 101

Skilled4Success 101 is a one-week, summer pre-employment training program that supports students Grades 9 to 12 (13 to 18 years old) in the development of key employability skills for success in the workplace and or/post-secondary, such as teamwork, communication, self-awareness, problem-solving skills, and more.

Through a combination of skill-building sessions as well as opportunities to learn and practice skills in a supportive placement, participants of the program will:

• Discover the industries of Food Service & Hospitality, Customer Service & Retail, and Child, Youth & Recreation!
• Learn how to prepare for and be successful in job interviews!
• Create a resume and craft your Elevator Pitch!
• Learn about child development, conflict resolution tips, and games and activities for children!
• Plan and facilitate your own craft, game or activity in our children's summer day camp at the end of the week!
• Get 20 volunteer hours!
• And more!

Once you have completed the program, you will have the opportunity to participate in a fun and supportive placement offered at BGC or in the community this summer!

Additional Benefits of Skilled4Success 101

Once youth have completed the program, youth will have the opportunity to participate in a fun and supportive placement offered at BGC London or in the community this summer!

*Skilled4Success 101 includes 3 out of the 5 mandatory trainings that are required to participate in a placement during the school year, as well as to receive a Skilled4Success Certificate of Completion and $100 gift card.

Skilled4Success 101 is an accelerated version of the Skilled4Success program offered during the school year. For more information about the school year program, click here.

How to Register

Youth must be members of BGC London to participate.

Register here for Skilled4Success: 

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