Programs Directory.
Mentorship, paid training, leadership, entrepreneurship, wellness — built for Halifax youth.
15 programs
YouthWorx (HRM Parks & Recreation)
Halifax Regional Municipality — Parks & Recreation
Structured job-skills training with one-on-one resume support, WHMIS certification, and a training allowance for up to 24 weeks (32.5 hrs/wk).
BBI (Black Business Initiative) Youth Entrepreneurship
Black Business Initiative
Launch your business idea with mentorship, funding & community for African Nova Scotian and Black newcomer youth.
LEAD — Leadership Excellence & Development
Halifax Regional Municipality
Free 12-week leadership program for HRM youth: civic engagement, public speaking, project planning.
YMCA Youth Programs
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
Free drop-in programs, mentorship & leadership at YMCA Halifax and Dartmouth.
Canada Summer Jobs
Government of Canada
Federal summer wage subsidy — apply through participating Halifax employers via Job Bank Youth.
Phoenix Youth Programs
Phoenix Youth
Wraparound supports: housing, mental health, education & employment for Halifax youth in need.
Job Junction
Job Junction
Free employment & career resource centre — workshops, job listings, and weekly Friday job-postings emails.
YMCA Nova Scotia Works — Newcomer & General Services
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
Free employment services tailored for newcomers and general job seekers. Resume workshops, job fairs, hidden-job-market access.
Team Work Co-operative
Team Work Co-operative
Community-focused employment support at 7051 Bayers Road, Suite 501, Halifax. Call 902-422-8900.
NSTAY — Nova Scotia Transition & Advocacy for Youth
YWCA Halifax
YWCA program supporting youth in transition — including employment readiness and life-stability supports.
YWCA Ready 4 Launch
YWCA Halifax
Paid 2-phase employment readiness: confidence-building workshops + a 10-week paid work placement (30 hrs/wk).
Nova Scotia Works
Province of Nova Scotia
Province-wide one-stop employment service — free resume reviews, job boards, interview coaching & career planning.
Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Government of Canada
Federal wage-subsidy that reimburses employers up to 70% / $7,000 for hiring post-secondary students.
Halifax Public Libraries — Career Workshops
Halifax Public Libraries
Free job fairs, resume clinics, and interview-prep workshops at branch libraries — walk-in friendly.
NS Student Summer Skills Incentive (SKILL)
Province of Nova Scotia
Provincial wage subsidy — student summer placements at NS non-profits.