YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, Barrie - Bayfield St, Youth Quest

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

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Record #: BAR2809

Last Modified: 20 Mar 2026

Last Full Update: 18 Mar 2026

Description (Service)

Program combines group work with a paid work experience to encourage the development of employ-ability and occupational skills

provides 6 weeks of pre-employment training (paid an allowance equal to minimum wage), followed by a youth led 12 weeks of paid work experience is followed by a paid work experience (wage set by employer)
funded by the Government of Canada under the Youth Employment Strategy Skills Link initiative, delivered by YMCA Youth Services of Simcoe Muskoka

Hours	Youth Services Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Program: Hours vary
Areas Served	Barrie ; Orillia ; Simcoe County
Eligibility	Age Requirements: 15 year(s) - 29 year(s) Young Adults unemployed or underemployed
Application	Referral - self Referral - agencies
Languages	English
Fees	None

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Immigrant and Youth Services 320 Bayfield St, Suite 63A Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3C1
Intersection	Bayfield St and Hwy 400
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Office Phone	705-241-2501, Immigrant and Youth Services Reception
E-Mail	communityprograms@sm.ymca.ca
Website	https://ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/youth-employment-self-employment/youth-quest/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YMCAofSimcoeMuskoka YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/YMCASimcoeMuskoka?blend=6&ob=5
Primary Contact	Amanda Tepei, Team Leader; Phone: (Cell) 705-818-1135; Email: amanda.tepei@sm.ymca.ca
Alternate Contact	Karen Ferguson, General Manager, Immigrant and Youth Services; Email: Karen.Ferguson@sm.ymca.ca
Mailing Address	YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Immigrant and Youth Services 320 Bayfield St, Suite 63A Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3C1