DTA - Program Eligibility

To participate in Skills Link projects (DTA included), youth must be:

• between the ages of 15 and 30 (inclusive) at time of intake/selection;
• in need of assistance to overcome employment barriers;
• Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons on whom refugee protection has been conferred;
• out of school and unemployed;
• committed to the program and shows motivation;
• legally entitled to work according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations;
• not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits;
• preference to high school non-graduates; and
• Case Manager (CM) is MANDATORY;