To reduce the delays and costs involved in investigations, host organizations are asked to limit themselves to a minimum clearance level requirement, to the extent possible. Organizations must, however, balance this principle with the consequences of a minimum clearance level, and make certain that the intern can acquire beneficial work experience. In this way, we ensures that the Program benefits the groups of young people who need it most and who have the highest unemployment rate. Once the internship application is approved, it is sent to the YMCA, which recruits and selects the candidates. The YMCA contacts the host organization directly.
Candidates send their r sum s directly to the host organization.
Selected candidates may not be members of the mentor's immediate family or that of another person in the work unit where the internship is to take place. The YMCA therefore provides assessment and counselling service for non-graduates, and at least four weeks of preparatory training. Throughout the internship, a YMCA counsellor will visit the intern regularly, and will also support and assist the mentor on request. Secondary school graduates also benefit from assessment services by the YMCA and visits by the YMCA counsellor. Mentors of secondary school graduates can also receive support and assistance from the counsellor.