Welcome to FuturePerfect!
For 14 weeks, embark with FuturePerfect and develop essential career skills while living in a shared Katimavik house with your new housemates.
Laying the Foundation of Your Career in 14 weeks
The program, aptly named FuturePerfect, will have offered you the time to focus on what your career might become.
You have everything to gain. For 14 weeks, you’ll discover a new career opportunity through full-time, paid employment in a new community, or stay in your own community if you prefer.
A career with “real life” impact
Focused on your future, and rooted in current realities, FuturePerfect lets you experience a paid job in another Canadian city that may be a short distance or very far away from home. It’s a great way to begin your working life.
What exactly is
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Here are the key elements of the program.
Training and Support
Before the program even starts, our job developers support you in developing your employment skills, from assisting with interview techniques to providing feedback on your resume. The program begins on Travel Day with 10 days of intensive group training designed to help you develop your career and life skills.
In addition, Katimavik’s staff team will be there to support you—from helping resolve conflicts to offering sound advice and guiding you as you embark on an exciting professional journey aligned with your aspirations for the future.
Since the human aspect is at the heart of the Katimavik experience, you will also acquire essential life skills. These skills will benefit you in many aspects of your life, both professionally and personally.
Diverse Jobs and Employers
FuturePerfect by Katimavik connects young adults, like you, seeking a employment experience aligned with their talents, interests and abilities (proven or potential) with employers interested in enhancing the employability and professionalism of young workers.
The list of possible jobs is long; however, it all depends on the variety of employers who join Katimavik’s partner organizations, such as NPOs, public and parapublic agencies, and companies in the private sector. In addition, they must all have needs that can be met by the participants.
Experience and Skills
You will be immersed in an environment completely different from your own, living and working with other young adults you don’t yet know. Your housemates will come from diverse places across Canada and may not all speak the same language.
In addition to acquiring new skills, the FuturePerfect program offers you the chance to meet new people and develop a network of contacts. You’ll also gain insights into different realities—those of your housemates, their backgrounds, and the community hosting you.
Above all, this is a golden opportunity for you to learn another language and perhaps even become proficient in it.
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE_MENTIONNED, HERE ARE SOME THEMES THAT WILL BE ADDRESSED DURING YOUR KATIMAVIK EXPERIENCE :
Employment readiness:
- Resume writing
- Interviewing
- Accountability
You are also expected to work on the following skills:
- Budgeting
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership, public speaking and project management
Transportation and Housing
For three months, Katimavik will house you in shared accommodations in one of FuturePerfect’s project communities, covering the cost of utilities and Internet. Katimavik also provides a round-trip ticket to your placement location. However, day-to-day expenses, such as meals and entertainment, will be your responsibility, as you’ll be working full-time in a fully paid position during these 14 weeks.
If you wish to stay in the host city after the program ends, you can remain in the house for up to three more weeks while you search for new accommodations.
For those who prefer to stay in their home community, Katimavik does not offer financial support for housing or transportation.
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Kaiden, FuturePerfect participant
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Samuel, FuturePerfect participant
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Pei, FuturePerfect participant and employee at l’Armée du Salut, Québec.
Would you like to apply to FuturePerfect?
FuturePerfect accepts applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and landed refugees aged 18 to 30. Proof of legal residency in Canada is required at the time of application. The program is open to people who are not in education, employment or training, job seekers, newcomers, former Katimavik participants, and young adults looking to kick-start their careers.
Before taking the leap and submitting your application, it’s critical that you are certain you are motivated to learn new skills and ready to meet the challenges of full-time employment, group living and accountability.
If you felt a strong desire to join the program after reading the description, you just might be one of our future participants! If you are selected, Katimavik commits to providing you with an inclusive, diverse, and respectful environment.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds, genders, religions and cultures.
Funding and participation costs
FuturePerfect is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada through the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy program (YESS). This essential contribution from the federal government enables Katimavik to cover, among other things, the costs of transportation and accommodation for participants, and a significant portion of their wages.
If you travel to a new community, expenses related to your orientation are covered, including transportation to and from the community, with a small stipend provided to help during your first weeks. If you decide to stay in your home community, a small stipend may also be offered during orientation to assist while you take time off to attend training sessions.
All other expenses related to your daily life are your responsibility. This includes transportation to and from your placement, as well as food and entertainment while you are in the program.
Timing
There are three cohorts each year:
- Winter cohort: early January to late March
- Summer cohort: mid-May to mid-August
- Fall cohort: mid-September to mid-December
Applications are open until all available spots are filled.
Our FuturePerfect Partners
Our partners share our goal of giving young people greater opportunities in life, helping to develop their skills, and building the country’s future leaders — one participant at a time.
By providing participants with paid work experience along with support and supervision, our work partners play a vital role in the program. We are grateful for their generous contributions and continued support.
How to become an employment partner ?
Partnerships are the lifeblood of Katimavik and its programs. Employers who wish to participate in FuturePerfect by Katimavik can learn more about the benefits and apply to become a partner here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find out the answers to the most frequently asked questions about FuturePerfect.
Who can apply?
Anyone who is between 18 and 30 years old at the start of the program, who is the age of majority in their home province, and who is legally able to work in Canada. Your legal status must be: Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or landed refugee.
Is rent covered? Food and other expenses?
Yes, rent, utilities, home phone and internet access is covered by Katimavik.
No, food is not covered when employed during the program, but it is included during your training weeks prior to starting your employment. Katimavik will give you a stipend for your food costs while traveling and during your training sessions in the first weeks.
While working, you will be responsible for your own food. You will either cook for yourself or you can join the other participants in the house for a shared meal.
How will an employer choose me? Can I choose my employment placement?
With the support of your Job Developer, you will job search efficiently and have access to the FuturePerfect Job Board. Once participants apply to a job, they will be screened and interviewed using that employer’s Human Resource procedures.
What kind of employment placements does the program have?
Employment placements can vary depending on the location and cohort. We aim to provide a wide variety of jobs with diverse employers. More information on placements will be available closer to the next cohort’s launch.
Where will I live?
You will live in a Katimavik house, rented and paid for by the program. The houses are fully furnished, equipped with a kitchen, several bedrooms with beds, a bathroom, and a common area where workshops are held. Katimavik provides bedding (sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels). The houses are all equipped with a high-speed internet connection.
How will I get to my place of work?
Each Participant is responsible for getting to and from their place of work, as transportation to and from work can be a very individual decision. Katimavik will provide housing within a reasonable distant to employers or near access to public transit. Transit passes are not provided by the program.
How many hours a day will I work?
Participants work with the employers for 35-40 hours per week.
Can I work from home?
Employers have been encouraged to provide in-person opportunities.
Do I need to move to another city? How will I get there?
You will be required to move to a new city.
All of your travel expenses are covered and Katimavik will take care of the logistics of your trip. Approximately two weeks prior to your departure, a Katimavik representative will contact you to discuss your travel arrangements, and approximately one week prior to your departure, you will receive your itinerary by email. Katimavik will not reimburse any self-booked travel or expenses which have not been previously approved and those that do not have a receipt.
Will I have my own bedroom/room?
Houses can have up to 8 participants with up to 2 participants per bedroom. For three months, you will share accommodations with other young people. You may not have your own bedroom and may share a bedroom with other participants of the same gender with which you identify. Living together under one roof is a great opportunity to build relationships and form lasting friendships.
What do I need to bring with me?
Katimavik will cover the cost of one checked bag per participant. The weight limit is generally 23 kg (50 pounds). All participants must have their provincial or territorial health card (valid for the duration of the program) and at least one piece of government-issued photo identification.
Make sure you bring four months of any medication and medical supplies that may be needed while in the program.
Does the program provide training?
Yes, the first 9-12 days of the program will include employability trainings, workshops, and program orientation prior to the start of your job placement.