Young Canada Works

Young Canada Works (YCW) subsidizes up to 2,815 job opportunities. These wage subsidies are dedicated to offering summer jobs and internships to Canadian students and graduates, allowing them to gain valuable experience while putting their skills to the test. From an employer’s perspective, fresh ideas and competitive skills are made available.

Eligibility Criteria

Financially healthy Canadian companies, institutions and organizations.

Summary

Young Canada Works sponsors three summer job programs:

• YCW for Aboriginal Urban Youth;
• YCW in Heritage Organizations; and
• YCW in Both Official Languages.

Young Canada Works also sponsors two internship programs for unemployed and underemployed college or university graduates:

• YCW at Building Careers in Heritage; and
• YCW at Building Careers in English and French.

How to Apply
Employers may download the application forms at the Young Canada Works Web site.

Manitoba Contact(s):
See National Contact.

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National Contact(s):
Young Canada Works
Department of Canadian Heritage
2nd Floor
12 York Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0M5
Canada
Fax: 1-800-585-5336
Toll-free (information): 1-800-935-5555
E-mail: ycwcoordinator@pch.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/jct-ycw/index-eng.cfm