Welcome to Youth Boost
Youth Boost is an initiative to help young job seekers prepare for their career. With support from our partners, we’re proud to connect you with free resources and tools to help you build in-demand skills, strengthen your job search strategies, and make informed career decisions.
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Employers share opportunities on our platform every day.
Your account makes sure you don’t miss the jobs that match your skills, experience, and career goals.
Youth Boost will also connect users to paid placements offered through the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) Boost Your Business Technology Grant, funded by the government of Canada. Participants will gain valuable experience implementing and managing technology solutions and strategies.
UI & UX DesignerJob Duties and Responsibilities:- Collaborate with the developer team to understand user needs and design intuitive interfaces- Develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes using tools like Figma, Sketch, and Axure.- Create original graphic... See More
Deadline: November 19, 2024
Qualifications and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Back-End Web Developer.Proficient in at least one back-end programming language (Java... See More
Deadline: November 19, 2024
As a Digital Marketing Specialist at Oval Optical, you will play a key role in developing and executing data-driven digital marketing strategies that drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and lead generation. You will work closely with cross-functional... See More
Deadline: November 19, 2024
About Youth Boost
Youth Boost helps young job seekers build the digital and human skills they need to succeed.
Your free account gives you access to a series of learning labs, resources, and courses from our partners, all of which are developed to help you understand and build the skills that are in-demand by employers across different industries.
Our goal is to help you strengthen your portfolio of skills and projects so you can demonstrate your readiness and experience to employers.
Youth Boost Resources
Build real world skills
Prepr delivers quality skills development through virtual labs and challenges. Prepr provides a remote learning environment where participants complete a series of challenges to develop new skills and solve real-world problems.
Stand out to employers
Youth Boost is partnering with EcoCanada to offer free access to courses to help you level up and stand out. Communication essentials, project management, and environmental law are just some topics you can learn more about. Limited spots are available, so don’t miss out! Create your account today and access EcoCanada’s courses for free with your Youth Boost account.
Cultivate valuable soft skills
Enroll in ICTC's Agile Industry Mindset (AIM) course to boost your emotional intelligence and become a pro at working in an agile team. With live sessions, self-paced learning, and interactive video-based practice, you will be equipped with the skills you need to land, retain, and thrive in your work placement. Digital Transformation (DX) is a complex phenomenon that synchronizes technology, organizational change, and adaptability. This e-Learning course by ICTC provides foundational understanding of the practice of DX within Canadian organizations and is designed to help students learn about the main technologies, processes, and considerations for Digital Transformation. These courses are available with your Youth Boost account.
Jelly Academy
Jelly Academy’s Digital Marketing Bootcamp covers the essential aspects of social media, SEO, social media and email marketing, and career development. Gain invaluable knowledge, cutting-edge resources, and how-to guides to stand out in the competitive digital landscape. Whether you're new to the industry or looking to upskill and enhance your resumé, this course provides a glimpse of Canada's most in-demand job: Growth Marketing.
ADaPT
ADaPT is a national skills development and work placement program that addresses the gap between employer needs and graduate skills through intensive training. ADaPT runs training and upskilling programs to help participants quickly get jobs in growing industries. Our programs are built with employers and industry partners and provide ongoing job search support. ADaPT is led by the Diversity Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University.
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Instantly access new and featured courses from diverse partners across Canada. Courses and labs focus on in-demand digital and human skills.
Get Matched
Instantly access new and featured courses from diverse partners across Canada. Courses and labs focus on in-demand digital and human skills.
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Instantly access new and featured courses from diverse partners across Canada. Courses and labs focus on in-demand digital and human skills.