The summer component of the Youth Job Connection, launched spring 2016, provides full-time summer, and year round part-time job opportunities to high school students facing challenging life circumstances and in need of support with transitioning between school and work. The program offers pre-employment training, job opportunities, and youth mentorship.

High school students aged 15 to 18 who face challenging life circumstances and need support transitioning between school and work may benefit from this program

The program also offers financial incentives to encourage employers to provide placements and to offset their expenses during the placement.