The first allotment of Canada Summer Jobs program funding from the federal government has been announced.
A release from Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MP Alex Ruff says over 550 local job opportunities will be available for youth in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound with over 120 local employers representing a variety of sectors.
Ruff says Economic and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has committed approximately $1,540,000.00 in funding to Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound organizations through the CSJ program for 2022.
“Canada Summer Jobs opportunities will allow youth in our community to discover exciting career opportunities, gain meaningful employment experience, and learn new skills while enabling them to prepare for their futures financially,” says Ruff.
He adds, “I am pleased to see the investments made by ESDC in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound and its youth. 2022 is yet another year that local youth and employers alike will benefit from this important program.”
The Canada Summer Jobs program aims to help youth gain the skills and experience they need to transition to the labour market by providing wage subsidies to employers to create summer employment opportunities for young Canadians.
The program is open to Canadians between the ages of 15 and 30.
It provides up to 50 per cent of the provincial or territorial minimum wage for private and public sector employers, while not-for-profits are eligible to receive up to 100 per cent.
Eligible constituents who are interested in Canada Summer Jobs opportunities can see available opportunities by checking the Canada Job Bank at www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth.
Ruff’s office says opportunities will be posted there over the coming weeks. Interested constituents are advised to check back often.
