THE VERTO PROJECT for Youth Ages 16-21

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EARN WHILE YOU LEARN!

  u  C. B( C. h" q. w; DHourly Compensation + Completion Bonus!
(Must not be eligible for Employment Insurance)
  W  s9 L5 z0 M# x  v0 H0 M* qYOUCAN is an acronym that stands for Youth Organizing to Understand Conflict and
$ J" B, A$ G+ `( K) B8 zAdvocate Non-Violence. YOUCAN has served youth in the Edmonton area for the past
2 Z6 e  k  K4 l2 {7 gnine years and our mission is to equip youth to engage and inspire others to
5 y! g3 {# u# M9 Y; I: O2 J& Xpeacefully resolve conflicts and develop healthy relationships in their communities.
9 _( x) h/ p3 w" b& N- @) i6 _0 GThe YOUCAN VERTO Project is a Government of Canada and Government of Albertafunded
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  I: \& S& c+ ?& x: `# ?$ f# ]project that will bring at-risk youth together into a unique 15 -week groupbased
2 j2 M. C( u9 ~* y5 yemployability skills program entitled “The VERTO Project”.
The goal of the VERTO Program is to assist participants in obtaining and maintaining
the skills necessary to bring success into their lives. Verto program will expose
8 F* M# }* D+ C* _  Z: iparticipants to a wide range of components focusing on: employment development,
( x, q+ W. `3 c- V/ t0 B/ npersonal wellness, technology learning, conflict resolution, and exposure courses.
Additionally, we will incorporate topics around health and wellness, volunteerism,
$ f# W" Z* C: n! O. Oand leadership courses. Verto youth will be provided with a six-month employment
follow-up once the program is completed.

Verto project will run from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the
  k" }, o9 i# bYOUCAN office, located at 11124-130 St. (Westmount Jr. High School) in Edmonton, Alberta.

For more information contact:
YOUCAN
* e/ L. \; G! L. U% L. gTelephone: 780-444-3348 ext 31
www.youcan.ca