Looking for an upper hand?
Get ready to jump start your career!
The Upper Shelf is an internship program that provides job training in the field of warehouse management through interactive workshops.
The Upper Shelf is designed to support those facing poverty and instability in their lives due to socio-economic, mental health, and other circumstantial factors.
You Will Learn
- Inventory management
- Donation sorting
- Effective tracking methods
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Team work and leadership
You Will Receive
- On-the-job training
- One-on-one case management
- Career counselling
- WHIMIS training
- First Aid/Safety certification
- Heavy lifting training
- Working at Heights training
- And more!
The Jesse Diamond Fellowship
Successful applicants to the Upper Shelf Internship Program and the Recipe for Success Internship Program are automatically sponsored through The Jesse Diamond Fellowship.
Learn MoreEligibility Requirements
- Currently unemployed
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Strong interest in finding employment in the field of warehouse management
- Ability to engage and commit to full 4-months of program
- Participants require Covid-19 vaccination
Program Info
Upcoming session: January 23, 2023
Program length: 4 months
Hours: 3-hr shifts twice per week
Stipend: $45 per shift
Refer-a-Friend!
Are you an Ve’ahavta program alumnus? If so, you can refer new prospective clients to apply to Ve’ahavta’s Training or Internship programs: Building Foundations for Women (BFW), Ve’ahavta Skills Academy (VSA), Upper Shelf Inventory Management Internship, or Recipe for Success Training/Internship Program, and receive $25 for each successful referral!
NOTE: The referee must complete the application process, but they don’t need to be accepted into a program in order for you to receive your fee.