The Manitoba Youth Job Centre is hosting an open house in Dauphin on Friday, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, at 135 2nd Ave NE.
Anna Nikkel, Manitoba Youth Job Centre Program Assistant, answered some questions about what the organization does in an emailed statement.
"The Manitoba Youth Job Centre operated by the Government of Manitoba, provides community-based summer youth employment skills throughout rural and northern Manitoba. This program operates from May throughout August. This year we are celebrating 50 years of our program's opening," part of the statement read.
The Dauphin Open House will feature resume and cover letter help, interview preparation, and career planning assistance. Considering some of the challenges youth face when entering the workforce, these services are a big help.
"According to Statistics Canada, Canada's youth unemployment rate has increased from roughly 11% before the pandemic to over 13% in 2025, with peaks nearing 15% — the highest non-pandemic levels seen in more than a decade. This has become a large barrier for youth looking to obtain their first job. That is where we can help. We can help youth strengthen their confidence by creating strong resumes, helping them develop transferable skills, and gain work-related experience," read part of the statement.
They will also have information about their Odd Job Squad at the open house, designed to get young teens more hands-on work and volunteer experience in the community.
"Our Odd Job Squad program is designed for youth ages 13 to 16 and provides supervised casual first work and volunteer experiences for young people looking to gain hands-on career-related skills and experience demanded by employers. Some examples of events we've had in the past include freezie sales, car washes, and donut drives," read part of the statement.
For more information, click here to visit their Facebook post about the Dauphin Open House.
