Find Edmonton youth to work
Find Edmonton youth to work

Find Edmonton youth looking for work.

The Learn 2 Earn program can help you find find Edmonton youth looking to work for your business, located in Edmonton and area, while saving valuable time and money on training.

Our Candidates Just Might Be Your Next Best Employee.

We Provide:

  • Trained candidates with a broad range of skills and knowledge.

Benefits To You:

  • Wages reimbursed  (up to $7.50 per hour worked up to forty hours per week for 12 weeks)

  • Reduced hiring and training expenses

  • Minimal paperwork

Find Edmonton youth looking to work

The Learn 2 Earn program provides skilled candidates on a continuous basis from regularly scheduled intakes. As part of the program, each candidate has gone through 10 weeks of employment skills training. We recommend you connect with us immediately to ensure the right candidate can be introduced to you today to Edmonton youth looking for work!

Learn 2 Earn Graduates

All graduates have completed First Aid & CPR Level C, Microsoft Office, OH&S, WHIMIS, Food Safe Level 2 (AAHS) training.

Find employees ready to work

Ydosile

Ydosile is a reliable and detail-oriented logistics professional with strong experience in shipping, receiving, and inventory coordination in both warehouse and manufacturing environments. Originally trained in Cameroon, she has an educational background in Logistics and Transportation, fully validated in Canada through WES, and brings hands-on experience managing stock, coordinating freight, and using warehouse software such as T.O.M.A.T and RF scanners.

Through the Learn2Earn program, Ydosile has earned additional Canadian certifications, including Forklift & Skid Steer Operation, WHMIS, Occupational Health & Safety, Conflict Resolution, and Inventory Control. She is physically capable of lifting and handling loads over 50 lbs safely and efficiently.

Bilingual in English and French, Ydosile is known for her strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced, physically active environments. She is eager to contribute to a safety-first, team-oriented workplace and is prepared to take on warehouse operations, documentation, and shipping responsibilities with professionalism and precision.

If you’re looking for a dependable and skilled worker with advanced logistics training and hands-on warehouse experience, Ydosile will be ready to start mid-September with a wage subsidy available.

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Matt

Matt is a reliable, creative, and customer-focused individual with experience in fast-paced retail and food service environments, as well as a strong foundation in digital art and instruction. In his previous role in fast food, he gained valuable skills in point-of-sale systems, cash handling, customer service, and working efficiently as part of a team under pressure. Alongside his work experience, Matt is a skilled freelance digital artist and the founder of a virtual community art club, where he leads group lessons, mentors peers, and creates engaging learning content. His work as an instructor highlights his strengths in communication, organization, and leadership.

Through the Learn2Earn program, Matt has earned certifications in Customer Service, WHMIS 2025, First Aid & CPR, Food Safe Level II, Occupational Health & Safety, and Conflict Resolution. Bilingual in English and intermediate French, he is dependable, quick to learn, and ready to contribute to a positive, customer-driven team environment.

If you’re looking for a motivated and adaptable young worker with both artistic leadership and real-world customer service experience, Matt will be ready to start mid-September with a wage subsidy available.

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Joshua

Joshua is a personable and enthusiastic individual with hands-on experience in painting, dishwashing, customer service, and general labour. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he brings a strong work ethic, a team-first attitude, and a genuine eagerness to learn and grow in any role he takes on.

His previous experience includes working as a dishwasher in a high-volume kitchen, preparing food and operating fryers at K-Days, and assisting with painting, sanding, and site cleanup on both residential and commercial job sites. These roles have helped Joshua build confidence in maintaining clean and safe work environments, handling heavy materials, and supporting daily operations efficiently.

Joshua is currently upgrading his skills through the Learn2Earn program, where he is completing certifications in WHMIS 2025, First Aid & CPR, Food Safe Level II, Customer Service, Inventory Control, and Occupational Health & Safety, and Industrial Kitchen Orientation. 

With his positive attitude, physical strength, and commitment to teamwork, Joshua is well-suited for entry-level roles in food service, general labour, or cleaning. He will be ready to start mid-September with a wage subsidy available.

Learn 2 Earn graduate working at a local 7Eleven

We have successfully placed our candidates in these fine establishments:

AHS – Environmental Services • Amazon Warehouse • Bee Clean Building Maintenance • Beta Africa Ethiopian Restaurant • Claire’s • Comfort Care • Employers that Hired Youth • GDI Building Maintenance • Habesha African Market • Hello Fresh • Hi-Level Dinner • Hope Mission • Independent Counselling Enterprises Inc • Kal Tire • McDonald’s • Mesob • Habesha Fusion • National Food Market Ltd • Organic Box • Pet Value • Queen 16 Hair & Nair Saloon • Real Canadian Superstore • Ricky’s All-day Grill • Sobey’s • The Japanese Village • Trident Wholesale Pet Foods • Walmart • Wendy’s

Testimonials From Our Participants:

“I enjoyed learning new skills and making new friends at EmployAbilities. The staff are kind and helpful. I like how the staff treats me like family. I liked the hands-on activities, the workshops and going to worksites to learn about the different types of jobs. I got to earn training certificates and earn money.”

7/11 in St Albert

“Thank you, EmployAbilities especially the program Learn 2 Earn, it  helped me to understand the Canadian Culture and workplace, thank you staff for making me feel at home”

Graham Construction & Engineering Inc

Have questions?

780.702.4707

Maria-Jose@employabilities.ab.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions For Employers:

ALL services provided are FREE OF CHARGE. Now that’s cost-effective!

By hiring diverse staff, you are creating an inclusive and progressive company, more closely representing the broader population. Your wide-ranging workplace will only strengthen the overall workforce and economy!

Absolutely! We carefully select candidates, review them with you and walk you through the hiring process to ensure that the candidate you ultimately choose will meet your company standards.

At EmployAbilities we are with you every step of the way! We provide ongoing support throughout the hiring and training process and follow up with you and the employee to make sure that our hiring match is a success!