National youth program launches to address Canadian skills shortage
TORONTO, ON – Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada has partnered with Kal Tire to create a new national youth program called Skilled4Success. With a national shortage forecasted in the skilled trades sector, Skilled4Success will provide essential pre-employment exploration opportunities, job skills training and job shadowing experiences for youth across Canada.Skilled4Success is being implemented in 12 Boys and Girls Clubs for young Canadians aged 13 to 18 years. They will have access to reliable information about the skilled trades, provincially-regulated apprenticeship opportunities and career