RSYE Programs

RSYE Program Components

RSYE provides an opportunity for street-involved youth to work legitimately and to start to get some work experience on a casual basis. The youth learn about basic work expectations, such as arriving at a job on time and proper behaviour in the workplace. They also learn that the quality of their work must be acceptable to the customer before they will be paid. Over time, the staff get to know the youth and attempt to provide opportunities for the more consistent performers to fill positions that demand more responsibility.

RSYE provides an important service to the business community by providing a flexible labour force that can respond to their needs, providing quality service at a reasonable cost.

Results:

	over 10,000 youth-hours of work created in 1997
	jobs to 10-12 youth per day; there are always more youth looking for work than available jobs
	youth learn quickly about what they have to do if they want to work and start to come in more frequently to look for available work
	youth have obtained longer-term employment from employers who have seen their work
	increased communication between street youth and local businesses has led to greater understanding and fewer problems between these two groups.