Applications for the Youth Employment and Skills Program opening soon
The YESP offers support for 50% of wages up to a maximum of $14,000 to agriculture employers hiring Canadian youth.
- The YESP offers support for 50% of wages up to a maximum of $14,000 to agriculture employers hiring Canadian youth.
- I encourage folks to take advantage of this program and the opportunities it holds – both for our youth and employers."
- - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
The YESP is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), an Employment and Social Development Canada-led initiative involving 12 federal departments and agencies. - There have also been nearly 1,500 youth facing barriers employed through the program since its inception in 2019.