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Bridging the Gap from Education to Employment
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PF SOLUTIONS
A bridge from education to employment
MISSION
To enhance employment opportunities for youth
by offering work experiences through a “learning by doing”
approach
VALUES
Demonstrate Respect
Enhance Communication
Foster Innovation
Inspire Motivation
Promote Collaboration
Embrace Diversity
BRAND PERSONALITY
Project Based
Participant Driven
Connected
Teamwork
Community Involved
Progressive
FOCUS AREAS
• Motivating through opportunities to lead, learn and overcome barriers
• Enable autonomy and pride in ownership through positive feedback and constructive criticism
Empowering and engaging youth
• Discover hidden opportunities through social media, networking and volunteering by creating individual action plans
• Optimizing vocational experience by utilizing leading edge technologies
Bridging education and employment
• Building new relationships with academia, government and business to create sponsorship opportunities
• Becoming a self sustaining social enterprise and working towards a common goal-youth employment
Connecting partners with possibilities
WHAT IS A PRACTICE FIRM?
A simulated virtual company Practice Firms do not exchange real goods or
money but develop and emulate all business procedures and functions
In this realistic environment participants gain positive outcomes, key skills and experience.
Participants have the opportunity to develop their technical know-how and are exposed to various currencies and languages
20% of the Practice Firm program involves job search activities including mock interviews and workshops
EXPECTATIONS
Committed to 30 hours/week
Lead an active job search
Monday-Friday 9:00-3:30pm
ELIGIBILITY Youth 18-30 years
Reside in Huron or Perth County
Have a clear employment goal
Possess skills/education for desired position
LOCATION
75 Waterloo St. S. Suite 202 Stratford
Practice makes perfect!
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
CSR/Admin Sales/Marketing Human Resources Accounting Clerk IT Help Desk Web Design
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Gain practical experienceDevelop new skills Earn a work referenceGet a job faster1 year Oasis skills building membership
EXPERIENCE. EMPOWER. EMPLOY.
PARTNERS