The Portal Youth Outreach Association - Edge on Employment Program

The Portal Youth Centre is a registered non-profit charitable organization that is a resource centre for Annapolis Valley youth ages 16-24 who are at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness.

WEBSITE: www.portalyouth.ca

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: In partnership with Community INC., this program gives youth aged 16-24 access to life skills, work skills and educational opportunities that would enable them to find work. Edge also acts as an advocate and link to employers and jobs in the community for these youth.

PROGRAM SUPPORTS: Life and work skills; Educational opportunities; Advocacy; Linkages to employment.

PARTICIPANT INCLUSION: All Gender Inclusive; 16-24

REGION COVERED: Annapolis, Kings & West Hants Counties

LOCATION: 5-440 Main Street, Kentville, NS

PHONE #: 902-365-3773

TOLL FREE: 1-855-261-3773

HOW TO ACCESS: Referrals from Department of Community Services

PROGRAM WEBSITE: www.portalyouth.ca/projects

SEE ALSO: Housing; Youth Programs & Outreach