The window is open for employers to apply to get funding for hiring young Canadians for summer jobs.
The federal government says that this year up to 120,000 job opportunities will be available, a 50% increase over last year. Not-for-profit organizations and public- and private-sector employers with 50 or fewer full-time employees in the Bay of Quinte can now apply for funding to hire a young Canadian.
Private and public sector employers can receive up to 75% of the provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage for each employee (not-for-profit organizations will continue to receive 100 percent).
In a release, Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis says COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on young Canadians who are trying to find work. Employers are also facing challenges when recruiting and hiring workers, while adapting to the realities of the pandemic. That’s why the Government of Canada continues to take action to provide good job opportunities for youth and to support employers across Canada,” he added.
Ellis issued this comment to Quinte News.
“This program has helped so many young people in the Bay of Quinte. Small businesses, not-for-profit sector and the public sector employers continue to play a crucial role in the program. Creating more job opportunities for young Canadians has never been more important than now. By working together we’ll make a difference for young people everywhere and work towards building a stronger Canada.”
Ellis continued, ““This program has helped so many young people in the Bay of Quinte over the years. Small businesses, the not-for-profit sector and public sector employers continue to play a crucial role in the success of this program. Creating more job opportunities for young Canadians has never been more important than now. By working together, we will make a difference for young people everywhere and work toward building a stronger Canada.”
Canada Summer Jobs provides paid opportunities for youth between the ages of 15 and 30 to develop and improve their skills in the not-for-profit, small business and public sectors. The program also supports the delivery of key community services to Canadians.
It is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, which helps youth, particularly those facing barriers, to gain the skills and experience they need to successfully transition to the labour market.
Application information can be found through Employment and Social Development Canada,
