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Youth employment supported by feds

By: Staff Writer

Wednesday, Sep. 5, 2012 at 12:27 PM | Comments: 0

Local organizations should apply to the federal government for aid in hiring youth so they can get a slice of $50 million in national funding, expected to help fund 3000 youth jobs.

That's the message from Brandon-Souris Conservative MP Merv Tweed, who applauded the new funding and noted that applications are welcome until Oct. 19.

The initiative targets high-demand jobs like skilled trades and tourism, and is aimed at providing young people with on-the-job experience to help them land a career, Tweed said.

"Addressing existing and future skills shortages is critical to ensuring Canada’s continued economic growth and long-term prosperity," Tweed said. "Today’s youth are tomorrow’s workforce."

Organizations including businesses, not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions and even local governments can apply for funding. Applications opened today. More information is available at servicecanada.gc.ca.

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