Minister Menzies recently announced the launch of Canada Summer Jobs 2013, which will create up to 36,000 job opportunities for students across the country.
“Our Government is focused on what matters to Canadians – jobs, growth and long-term prosperity,” said MP for Provencher, Vic Toews. “Today’s students are tomorrow’s workforce, so by investing in them we are helping contribute to our community’s long-term growth, competitiveness and overall prosperity.”
This program provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to help create summer job opportunities for students.
Not-for-profit employers are eligible for up to 100 percent of the provincial/territorial minimum hourly wage and mandatory employment-related costs. Public-sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees are eligible for up to 50 percent of the provincial/territorial minimum hourly wage.
“Canada Summer Jobs benefits employers and students alike,” said MP Toews. “Students gain tangible work experience and earn money for the upcoming school year, while helping employers address labour shortages.”
Canada Summer Jobs is part of the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy (YES). YES is the Government of Canada’s commitment to helping youth make a successful transition to the workplace. With an annual budget of more than $300 million, YES helps youth, particularly those facing barriers to employment, obtain career information, develop employment skills, find jobs and stay employed.
Through Economic Action Plan 2012, the Government of Canada is providing an additional $50 million over two years to enhance YES through a new initiative that will connect young Canadians with jobs that are in high demand and help them develop tangible skills and gain work experience.
To learn more about Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy and other youth employment initiatives, visit Youth.gc.ca.
