We have four pictures of youth, arranged horizontally. First is a Caucasian girl in front of a map. Next, we have a young Asian man doing some construction work inside a house. Third, a Caucasian man with Down's syndrome works in an office. Finally, a young African-American woman smiling.
Youth Ability in Skilled Trades



National
Provincial Youth With Disabilities & Employment

  • Why Skilled Trades? Take a look into why the Skilled Trades are so popular today!
  • Success Stories: Find out about some of our best success stories!
  • Youth With Disabilities and Employment: Learn more about what youth with disabilities face in their job search.
Welcome to Youth Ability in Skilled Trades (YAST)!

The YAST project was created in response to two challenges within the Canadian workforce. Firstly, the increasing labour shortages experienced by the skilled trades industry; secondly, the ongoing underemployment of youth with disabilities. As a result, YAST promotes the skilled trades industry as an open door for youth with disabilities to enter the Canadian workforce.

YAST is a two-year national project that is operated through the organizational support of Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) and WORKink.

This Project was made possible with funding from our sponsor, Service Canada.

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