More Provencher students will have an opportunity to gain valuable work experience and earn money for the upcoming school year thanks to a Government of Canada initiative. This announcement was made today by Vic Toews, Member of Parliament for Provencher, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.
“This year in Provencher, the Canada Summer Jobs initiative is investing $201,331 which will result in approximately 52 agreements being signed with employers,” said Toews. “Not only will this investment create summer jobs that will enable students to gain the skills and experience they need to compete in today’s labour market, it will also benefit our community and local economy.“
Toews announced that the Government has permanently increased the budget for the Canada Summer Jobs initiative by $10 million, beginning in 2011. The additional funding will create as many as 3,500 additional jobs for students across Canada this summer.
“Our Government has received a strong mandate from Canadians to continue creating jobs and economic growth,” added Toews. “Through initiatives like the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, we are giving youth right here in Provencher the tools they need to succeed now and in the future.“
Canada Summer Jobs is an important part of the government’s long-term Youth Employment Strategy that helps young people get the information, skills and work experience they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.
