YEP aims to assist youth aged 15-21 gain the knowledge, skills and experience to make a successful transition into the labour market.
YEP moves the participant through a 4-step program:
Step 1: Training
- Mandatory virtual training sessions or assignments
- Distinctive and progressive training for all participants
Step 2: Application
- Multiple Assignments
- Completion of MFS job application and screening process
Step 3: Work Experience
- Meaningful work experience
- Employers serving Canadian communities
- Paid summer employment
Step 4: Evaluation
- Continuous job performance evaluation
- Program evaluation
- Lessons learned
ELIGIBILITY
- Dependents of Canadian Armed Forces members and Canadian Armed Forces sponsored support personnel stationed in Europe;
- The applicant is not a diplomatic dependent, e.g. CDA or MPSS dependents;
- The applicant is a Canadian citizen, does not have dual citizenship in the country of employment and does not have dual citizenship in a “non-NATO” country;
- The applicant is a “dependent” in the view of CAF (e.g. NMR Directive 002/14), therefore eligible for NATO SOFA status;
- Between 15 and up to 21 years old (youth MUST be 16 by the start of the work term and can work only up to their 21st birthday); and
- The applicant is between 15-21 years old (youth MUST be 16 by the start of the work term and can work only up to their 21st birthday); and
- The applicant is currently enrolled in full-time studies for the school year 2021-2022 and returning to full-time studies for the school year 2022-2023. The student can be enrolled in full-time studies in Canada, abroad or by distance.
*If you are still unclear about your eligibility for the program please verify your host nation's regulations on employment. Reach out to your local orderly room or contact us as we may be able to provide more guidance or direction on where you can acquire more detailed information.
Youth Employment Preparation Program General Information 2023-2024
2023-2024 YEP Information and Registration Package
Deadline to register: November 30, 2023
