Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Marguerite-d'Youville

Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Marguerite-d'Youville (CJE Marguerite-d'Youville) is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting young adults aged 15 to 35 in the Montérégie region, specifically within the territory of the MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville and Boucherville, Quebec. Established in November 1996, the organization is part of the broader network of Centres jeunesse-emploi (CJE) across Quebec that assist youth in their social and professional integration[1][2].

History and Background

CJE Marguerite-d'Youville was founded in the context of a provincial movement to create youth employment centers, initiated in part by local stakeholders and the deputy of Marguerite-D’Youville, François Beaulne. Since its inception, the organization has focused on helping young people find their place in the workforce and educational system through customized support and community-oriented services[1].

Mission

The mission of Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Marguerite-d'Youville is to improve the living conditions of young adults by facilitating their integration or maintenance in employment, as well as their insertion or reintegration into educational pathways. The organization achieves this through free and personalized services aimed at career development, academic perseverance, and social autonomy[2].

Services

Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Marguerite-d'Youville offers a wide range of services, including:

• Employment Support: Job search assistance, internship placements, psychosocial support, job offer directories, youth entrepreneurship, and work or internships abroad programs.
• Education Support: Information on schooling and professional opportunities, personalized return-to-school plans such as through the "École l'Alternative," school perseverance follow-up, as well as academic, professional, and entrepreneurial orientation.
• Cultural and Social Activities: Volunteering and international mobility projects, workshops and conferences on youth-related topics, daily programming at "L'espace M.Y." featuring trades, sports, arts, and games, as well as intercultural exploration through the "Explo-Zone" program.
• Additional Support: Assistance with budgeting, collective cooking, clothing, food aid, and social help[4][5].

Eligibility and Accessibility

The services are available free of charge to young people between 15 and 35 years old living in Boucherville and the MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville. The organization provides support in both French and English. Access to services can be obtained via phone, email, social media, website, or in person, with no documentation required for application[5].

Affiliations

CJE Marguerite-d'Youville is part of the AXTRA network, which unites 91 employment advisory centers across Quebec, collectively assisting approximately 80,000 people annually in finding employment that fits their aspirations[1].

This comprehensive network makes Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Marguerite-d'Youville a pivotal institution in the socio-professional development of young adults in its region, blending employment services, educational support, and cultural engagement to foster youth empowerment and community integration.