The Shop

07/17/2024

Summer Employment Opportunity for Youth 16-29

Explore entrepreneurship with this unique program with Choices for Youth and Youth Ventures!

Are you looking to work for yourself or turn your ideas into a business? This program will introduce you to brainstorming, business plans, branding, marketing, and more.

Participants will be paid for their time as they learn about starting a business and gain experience launching a new product or service! Youth can also access employment support through Choices for Youth to help address any barriers they may be facing.

To apply or find out more information, please contact us today!

Visit https://linktr.ee/cfysocialenterprise
Email [email protected]
Call/Text John (709 ) 631-1583, 9-4 Monday to Friday

Unfortunately, those currently receiving EI are not eligible for this program due to funding constraints.

04/17/2024

Do you want to work in visual arts, but unsure if it’s a good fit for you? This might be the opportunity you’re looking for!

This May, Choices for Youth is offering a paid training program for youth 16-29 who are looking to enter the workforce but are experiencing barriers.

Participants will get an introduction to working in the visual arts industry by training under professional artists and get paid for their time! Skills training will cover topics like capturing creativity, manufacturing merchandise, exploring creative avenues in the community and much, much more. Part of the program will involve designing and painting a mural at the new CFY Social Enterprise Hub!

After successful completion of the training program, participants can apply for employment at one of Choices for Youth’s social enterprises, like The Shop!

Interested participants who are currently receiving Income Support can receive job start supports. Due to funding restrictions people currently receiving EI are not eligible for this program.

Contact [email protected] or call/Text John at (709) 631-1583

Or visit:

We offer meaningful training and employment opportunities for youth 16-29 in NL

10/18/2023

Do you want to work in visual arts, but unsure if it’s a good fit for you? Then this might be the opportunity you’re looking for!

This November Choices for Youth is offering a paid training program for youth 16-29 who are looking to enter the workforce but are experiencing barriers.

Participants will get an introduction to working in the visual arts industry by training under a professional artist and get paid for their time! Skills training will cover topics like capturing creativity, manufacturing merchandise, exploring creative avenues in the community and much, much more.

After successful completion of the training program, participants can apply for employment at one of Choices for Youth’s social enterprises, like The Shop!

Unfortunately, people currently receiving EI are not eligible for this program.

Contact [email protected] or call/Text John at (709) 631-1583

Or visit: https://linktr.ee/cfysocialenterprise

06/28/2023

Check out this opportunity for youth 16-29! We love YV! ❤️

Explore entrepreneurship with this unique program with Choices for Youth and Youth Ventures Newfoundland and Labrador

Are you looking to work for yourself or turn your ideas into a business? This program will introduce you to brainstorming, business plans, branding, marketing, and more.

Participants will be paid for their time as they learn about starting a business and gain experience launching a new product or service! Youth can also access employment support through Choices for Youth to help address any barriers they may be facing.
To apply or find out more information, please contact us today! Unfortunately, those currently receiving EI are not eligible for this program due to funding constraints.

Email [email protected]
Or Call/Text John (709 ) 631-1583, 9-4 Monday to Friday

Learn more:
https://linktr.ee/cfysocialenterprise

04/25/2023

Job Opportunity!

Big changes are coming to The Shop and we're looking for multiple Employment Support Workers to join the Social Enterprise team at Choices for Youth!

Follow the link to learn more:

Choices for Youth Inc. (CFY) is a professional service, youth-focused, non-profit, charitable organization that creates spaces and conversations and operates programs and social enterprises to help vulnerable youth secure stable housing, employment, and education while improving health and family st...

03/22/2023

Do you want to work in visual arts, but unsure if it’s a good fit for you? Then this might be the opportunity you’re looking for!

This April Choices for Youth is offering a paid training program for youth 16-29 who are looking to enter the workforce but are experiencing barriers.

Participants will get an introduction to working in the visual arts industry by training under a professional artist and get paid for their time!

Skills training will cover topics like capturing creativity, manufacturing merchandise, exploring creative avenues in the community and much, much more.

After successful completion of the training program, participants can apply for employment at one of Choices for Youth’s social enterprises, like The Shop!

Contact [email protected] or call/Text Rory at (709) 730 - 4142

Unfortunately, people currently receiving EI are not eligible for this program.

01/26/2022

Mental health challenges can be a barrier to maintaining employment, especially for young people.

The Shop is a social enterprise that employs youth trainees ages 16-29. Each trainee has access to a dedicated team of Child & Youth Care workers, Social Workers, and trained Career Practitioners employed with

In 2020 provided funding to CFY right here in Newfoundland & Labrador to directly support youth programming- including mental health supports!

Join us in continuing the conversation about mental health through

ID: Supportive employment helps create better mental health for young people

11/03/2021

Young people in Newfoundland and Labrador can face several barriers when entering the workforce or starting their career. Choices for Youth (CFY) are seeking feedback from the province’s youth about barriers to employment in their area.

Data collected from the survey will help CFY develop supportive training and employment opportunities to address barriers to employment across the province. Choices for Youth currently operates 4 social enterprises and 8 programs in NL and is actively expanding across the province.

The survey is open to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador ages 16-29 and takes about 7 minutes to complete. Participants have a 1 in 5 chance to win a $20 Amazon gift cards! (100 prizes total)

Take the 7-min survey here➡️

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08/25/2021

Did you know all our youth trainees attend pre-employment training at Choices for Youth? Check out this exciting opportunity for young people to learn about the food service industry!

DO YOU…
-Want to work in a restaurant, but unsure if it’s a good fit for you?
-Want to get comfortable reading a recipe?
-Make some amazing food?
…then this might be the opportunity for you!

Choices for Youth is offering this 3-week skills-building paid training program for youth under 29 who are experiencing employment barriers and wish to explore opportunities in the food service sector. Skills training will cover topics such as food safety and sanitation, nutrition, budgeting and much, much more. This training program will start in September and will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday from 1-4pm.

After successful completion of the “Yes, Chef!” program, participants can apply for supportive employment at one of Choices for Youth’s social enterprises. Unfortunately, those currently receiving EI are not eligible for our supportive training program. 

Open Houses are held at our Social Enterprise Hub, 117 Ropewalk Lane and attendance is by appointment only to accommodate social distancing.

Contact Rory to book your spot! Email [email protected] or call/text (709) 730-4142.

07/16/2021

Looking for a new adventure?

This is it! At Choices for Youth, we offer training programs that help young people 16-29 get the skills they need to succeed in life, school, and the workplace.

Taking on a new challenge can be stressful, and our supportive team will help you navigate any barriers you’re facing. We all need a little help sometimes, and we firmly believe that everyone has potential! The first step is simply showing up.

If you’re ready for a new challenge, call Chantelle today to arrange your interview!
(709) 687-3129

Youth Ventures @ CFY

Join our 2021 Youth Ventures Coordinator Alex and learn the basics of starting a business. Skills will include brainstorming, business plans, branding, marketing, and more! Whether you want to work for yourself or start a side hustle, this is the program for you.

Manufacturing & Production

The Shop is a Choices for Youth social enterprise where young people work with textiles and other materials to make products by hand. Join our Shop Supervisor, April for an introduction to sewing, product design, and working with your hands! Youth that complete this program will be able to apply for employment with The Shop.

05/25/2021

Congratulations to our pals at SucSeed for becoming a Certified B Corp business!

B the change!

At SucSeed, we have a commitment to using business as a force for good, balancing people and profit. Through these efforts, SucSeed has been recognized as a Certified B Corp, making SucSeed the first company in Newfoundland and Labrador to earn this status. Read more about this achievement through the link in our bio.

P.S. You may have noticed that SucSeed has a new look! Our logo has been refreshed to look a little brighter, a little simpler, and a little better. Thanks to Sophie Harrington on her hard work, making our brand reflect our team.

05/12/2021

Check out these rad scrunchies, freshly made by The Shop’s talented makers!

🚨super trendy
♻️featuring recycled fabric
✅made by local youth
🎉Available at as of tomorrow, $3 each

Interested in a bulk or batch order? Contact us for custom designs, patterns, or branded products!

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