THE VERTO PROJECT for Youth Ages 16-21

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EARN WHILE YOU LEARN!

4 L$ B9 l* m+ i  w  ZHourly Compensation + Completion Bonus!
+ M7 k6 b- j1 V, Y0 B(Must not be eligible for Employment Insurance)
YOUCAN is an acronym that stands for Youth Organizing to Understand Conflict and
Advocate Non-Violence. YOUCAN has served youth in the Edmonton area for the past
$ ^, {' }+ l& lnine years and our mission is to equip youth to engage and inspire others to
peacefully resolve conflicts and develop healthy relationships in their communities.
The YOUCAN VERTO Project is a Government of Canada and Government of Albertafunded
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project that will bring at-risk youth together into a unique 15 -week groupbased
employability skills program entitled “The VERTO Project”.
6 ?* C1 h, V9 F7 e, W! V" D; x6 gThe goal of the VERTO Program is to assist participants in obtaining and maintaining
# h+ t& t3 _1 t7 y" j8 qthe skills necessary to bring success into their lives. Verto program will expose
participants to a wide range of components focusing on: employment development,
( H" m* _# g/ ]& U' j8 O+ Apersonal wellness, technology learning, conflict resolution, and exposure courses.
6 l- \( ^: j. M" \2 }Additionally, we will incorporate topics around health and wellness, volunteerism,
and leadership courses. Verto youth will be provided with a six-month employment
$ U' ?# Z- B8 V( C3 ufollow-up once the program is completed.
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Verto project will run from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the
YOUCAN office, located at 11124-130 St. (Westmount Jr. High School) in Edmonton, Alberta.
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& x' [8 F* E5 E9 k1 GFor more information contact:
6 G9 t  }  v6 S* @1 L) ?YOUCAN
0 |) ^) c& e0 iTelephone: 780-444-3348 ext 31
www.youcan.ca