Volunteers Needed!

Town and Country Support Services is looking for individuals to assist at our Teeswater Dining Program, 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month 5:30 p.m at Teeswater United Church. Volunteer once or twice a month. Responsible students welcome (use for your volunteer hours) Please call Grace for more information 1-877-502-8277, after hours ext. 2001 Download ...
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What Every Student Worker Should Know

By Emily Grubb Youth Services Officer Service Canada Centre for Youth Before you start a new job, there are probably many questions on your mind – what is the company dress code? Will my coworkers be friendly? What will I be doing? Most importantly, as a new employee, you should ask questions such as: am ...
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Workplace Safety

By Emily Grubb Youth Services Officer Service Canada Centre for Youth The day started just like any other day. Candace1 went to work at the paper mill to earn money for school. She tried to take a short cut over a conveyor belt – supervisors and co-workers did it all the time. She fell and ...
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Walkerton Service Canada Centre for Youth at Kincardine Farmer’s Market

The Walkerton Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) will be participating in the Kincardine Farmer's Market on June 28, July 12, and July 26!   The SCCY want to increase awareness of the services that the SCCY provides, reach both employers and students, provide information on health and safety and increase awareness of the job ...
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Fine-tuning Your Resume

By Emily Grubb Youth Services Officer Service Canada Centre for Youth A good résumé has one objective – to help you land an interview. Your résumé provides potential employers with a brief summary of your work and volunteer experience, education and skills. An effective résumé will help you sell your skills and abilities to employers. ...
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Where To Look for a Job

By Emily Grubb Youth Services Officer Service Canada Centre for Youth In order to get a summer job, you need to know where to look. Networking can help you to find job opportunities. It can be described as talking with people who can help you reach your career goals, and it can be formal or ...
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