Get Youth Working Program

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.

• Youth must be aged 16 to 29
• In operation for at least one year
• In good standing with WorkSafeBC
• Must employ youth for a minimum of 3 months with preference given to long-term positions over 6 months (non-seasonal employment)
• Employers will NOT qualify if employee is hired prior to signing Get Youth Working Funding Agreement between Employer and Bowman Employment Services Inc.

Eligible expenses

The Get Youth Working! Program is designed to incentivize employers to hire and train youth by offering a Wage Subsidy. The program aims to make hiring youth aged 16 to 29 more accessible for businesses, supporting both short-term and potentially long-term employment opportunities.

• Providing on-the-job training opportunities for youth.
• Supporting external training activities for hired youth.
• Offering long-term employment options for young individuals.
• Reducing employment costs for businesses through wage subsidies.

Eligible geographic areas

This program is open to companies operating within a specific geographical area. Employers based in British Columbia are eligible to apply for the grant.

• Businesses located in British Columbia (BC).

For the Get Youth Working! Program in Canada, the evaluation and selection criteria include the following:

• Employers must be in operation for at least one year.
• Employers must be in good standing with WorkSafeBC.
• Youth must be aged 16 to 29.
• The employment opportunity must be for a minimum of 3 months, with preference for long-term positions.
• Employers will not qualify if the employee is hired before signing the Get Youth Working Funding Agreement.

• Step 1: Recruit a Youth
  • Conduct your own recruiting process to find an eligible youth aged 16 to 29.
• Step 2: Complete the Employer Application
  • Visit the Get Youth Working! Program website.
  • Access the online Employer Application form.
  • Fill out the application form with your business details and job posting information.
• Step 3: Submit the Application Online
  • Submit the completed application form through the online platform.
  • Ensure all details are accurate before submission.
• Step 4: Await Approval
  • Wait for the program administrators to review your application.
  • Receive notification of approval if you and the proposed hire meet the program criteria.
• Step 5: Sign Funding Agreement
  • If approved, enter into a Get Youth Working Funding Agreement with Bowman Employment Services Inc.
  • Ensure that the Agreement is signed before the youth starts employment.
• Step 6: Complete Work Experience
  • Employ the youth for at least three months, with preference for long-term positions over six months.
• Step 7: Receive Wage Subsidy
  • Upon completion of the three-month work experience, the negotiated Wage Subsidy will be disbursed to you.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The program is noted for being user-friendly with a supportive staff, which may ease the administrative burden on employers.