Youth In Policing Initiative (Y.I.P.I.)

**Applications for the 2018 Y.I.P.I. are being accepted between January 29th and March 2nd. Please see the application package and and submission instructions.**

The Halton Regional Police Service in partnership with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services will once again be offering the Youth in Policing Initiative (Y.I.P.I.) Program. Y.I.P.I. is a paid employment program with the Halton Regional Police Service for youth attending a secondary school program. The goal of Y.I.P.I. is to give young people an opportunity to develop job skills while enhancing police and community relations.

Note: The program is for interested youth with leadership potential including those who may see themselves as experiencing barriers to personal growth and success.

Over the summer, Y.I.P.I. students will gain valuable life and employment skills through various roles both within the Police Service and from community outreach opportunities. Students will also participate in programs designed to increase personal wellbeing which include mental health training and physical fitness activities.

The program will run from July 3rd to August 24th, 2018 and will provide the students with approximately 35 working hours per week. Students must be available for the full 8 weeks to be considered for this program.

The mandate of this program is:

To promote youth participation in the work environment through diverse, educational and productive work assignments
To enhance the relationship between the police and the youth we serve
To provide positive employment opportunities for youth
To promote the Halton Regional Police Service as an employer of choice

Is Y.I.P.I. for You?

In order to be considered for the Y.I.P.I. program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be a resident of Halton Region
Are between the ages 15-17
Are eligible to work in Canada
Seek work experience / job skills training
Would benefit from this developmental opportunity regarding leadership and civic responsibility
Successfully complete the recruitment / background check process
Agree to a mentor relationship
Will be returning to a Halton based high school in September