YESS

Applications for the Youth Employment and Skills Program opening soon

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

The YESP offers support for 50% of wages up to a maximum of $14,000 to agriculture employers hiring Canadian youth.

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  • 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.

Canada Summer Jobs 2024: Application period for employers begins November 21, 2023

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Monday, November 20, 2023

That is why the Government of Canada supports youth at every stage of their journey towards a bright future through its comprehensive array of youth programming, that includes Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ).

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada supports youth at every stage of their journey towards a bright future through its comprehensive array of youth programming, that includes Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ).
  • On November 21, 2023, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will launch the employer application period for CSJ 2024.
  • Employers from not-for-profit organizations, the public sector, and private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees in Canada can apply for funding until January 10, 2024, to hire young Canadians next summer.
  • CSJ 2024 will aim to create 70,000 summer jobs for young Canadians, with an emphasis on creating jobs for youth facing barriers to employment.

Government of Canada invites organizations to apply for funding to help empower youth in Canada through volunteer opportunities

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest heavily in youth through its comprehensive array of youth programming to provide skills training, job placement and service opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest heavily in youth through its comprehensive array of youth programming to provide skills training, job placement and service opportunities.
  • Through the call, successful organizations will receive funding to create, promote and facilitate access to meaningful volunteer service opportunities for young people ages 12 to 30.
  • This funding will allow successful organizations to provide youth with access to volunteer service opportunities that otherwise might not be possible.
  • Organizations can sign up for email notifications if they wish to be notified when ESDC funding opportunities become available.

Government of Canada helping youth acquire the skills they need to thrive in the evolving digital economy

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

The DS4Y program is part of the government's Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), which provides Canadian youth with the tools and valuable experience they need to launch successful careers.

Key Points: 
  • The DS4Y program is part of the government's Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), which provides Canadian youth with the tools and valuable experience they need to launch successful careers.
  • The program also seeks to bridge the digital divide by helping Canadians develop the skills they need to take advantage of new technologies.
  • "The digital economy is the economy of the future, and it's essential that young Canadians have the best possible tools to thrive and make Canada a world leader in tomorrow's economy.
  • This valuable professional experience will empower young individuals with the means to adjust and excel in the economy of tomorrow."

Government of Canada launches call for proposals for projects that help youth join job market

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

To build a solid foundation, young people are eager to join the job market and earn money from meaningful employment opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • To build a solid foundation, young people are eager to join the job market and earn money from meaningful employment opportunities.
  • Today, Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, launched a call for proposals under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) Program of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
  • Projects funded through this call for proposals will help improve labour market outcomes for up to 20,000 youth facing barriers to employment.
  • Other priority groups include Indigenous youth, 2SLGBTQI+ youth, Black and other racialized youth, and youth in official language minority communities.

Point Source Youth Scales Direct Cash Transfers as Prevention for Youth Homelessness to Five U.S. Cities

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Point Source Youth (PSY), with partners across the U.S., have generated a growing body of evidence and practice knowledge on effectively implementing Direct Cash Transfer interventions with young people.

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  • Point Source Youth (PSY), with partners across the U.S., have generated a growing body of evidence and practice knowledge on effectively implementing Direct Cash Transfer interventions with young people.
  • Building on the incredibly successful Homeless Prevention and Diversion Fund (HPDF) model developed by A Way Home Washington , PSY is scaling the model of using Direct Cash Transfers as a homelessness prevention intervention for young people.
  • "Henry Street Settlement is proud to be a partner in the national launch of Point Source Youth's visionary Direct Cash Transfers as Prevention program to prevent youth homelessness," said David Garza, Henry Street president and CEO.
  • Through the DCT-P pilot, YOTO hopes to learn more about how direct cash transfers can help alumni youth obtain a faster path out of housing instability.

Government of Canada Supports Training for Future Leaders in Conservation

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Friday, August 11, 2023

Parks Canada is proud to participate in the Government of Canada's Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), which includes providing opportunities for employment for Indigenous youth, racialized youth, and youth with disabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Parks Canada is proud to participate in the Government of Canada's Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), which includes providing opportunities for employment for Indigenous youth, racialized youth, and youth with disabilities.
  • "Today's announcement represents a generational opportunity for Canada's youth to get engaged with the conservation of treasured places in Canada.
  • I couldn't be more excited for these youth and know Parks Canada and its partners will do an excellent job with their development."
  • This is an important program that helps build a clean, safe, and sustainable environment for present and future generations in Canada.

New Youth Jobs-Training Across Clean Technology and Sustainable Resource Sectors

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Creating green jobs will ensure that Canada's natural resource sectors remain a source of opportunity and prosperity as we transition to a low-carbon future.

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  • Creating green jobs will ensure that Canada's natural resource sectors remain a source of opportunity and prosperity as we transition to a low-carbon future.
  • "Our growing clean industries need talented and well-trained young people working in science and technology.
  • "The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy creates opportunities for youth to gain the skills, work experience and knowledge they need to find good careers.
  • "ECO Canada is proud to support and facilitate NRCan's Green Science and Technology Internship program, designed to build skilled capacity in the natural resource sectors by creating and funding employment opportunities for youth.

ECO Canada Announces New Employment Program for Young Professionals

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Friday, May 12, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, May 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECO Canada announces the Environmental Employability Pathways (EEP) Program is now open.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, May 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECO Canada announces the Environmental Employability Pathways (EEP) Program is now open.
  • ECO Canada offers a job board where job seekers can browse environmental opportunities and employers can post their job openings.
  • Using AI matching systems, ECO Canada’s job board guarantees to reduce the time commitment for employers and professionals.
  • ECO Canada remains dedicated to building a robust environmental workforce by helping students transition from post-secondary institutions to the workforce.

Thousands of great work opportunities now available through Canada Summer Jobs for youth

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Today, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien announced the launch of the hiring period for Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) for youth 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien announced the launch of the hiring period for Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) for youth 2023.
  • This summer, more than 70,000 CSJ placements are being made available for young people between the ages of 15 and 30.
  • By providing all young people with equitable opportunities to develop their skills, Canada Summer Jobs can help them to succeed in the job market.
  • Canada Summer Jobs for youth is delivered through the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) and is part of a suite of programs offered by the Government of Canada to help youth gain the skills, education, and work experience they need to successfully transition into the workforce.