Options Youth Subsidy Program
Canada
Wage subsidy for hiring young workers in N.S.
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateJuly 09, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateApril 01, 2024
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
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- grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
- Saint Mary's University (SMU)
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If you hire a young person between the ages of 15 and 30 who is facing certain employment barriers, you could get a wage subsidy of $7.5 per hour based on a 35-hour work week for a period of 15 weeks.
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$7,875
Toronto
Digital Marketing Training for Young Entrepreneurs
$7,875
Ottawa
IT Skills Training for Youth
$7,875
Montreal
Culinary Skills Development for Youth
$7,875
Halifax
Graphic Design Training for Youth
$7,875
Vancouver
Green Energy Internship for Youth
$7,875
Calgary
Agricultural Skills Training for Youth
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- Must be a youth participant in Canada
- Available for virtual and self-guided training
- Training must be completed before March 31, 2024
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible types of companies for this grant include Canadian businesses looking to hire at-risk youth and provide gainful employment opportunities. Companies must be willing to mentor and support youth through the program.
- Canadian businesses actively seeking to hire and train at-risk youth.
- Companies committed to providing mentorship and support to youth participants.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant.
- Personal and professional skills training courses
- Employability Skills Training
- Training materials required for the courses
- Any related expenses for completing the virtual training
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:
- Applicants must be at-risk youth in Canada.
- Participants must complete ten self-guided courses before March 31, 2024.
- Continuous support and mentorship are provided throughout the training.
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- Step 1: Visit the Options Youth website
- Step 2: Fill out the application form online
- Step 3: Select and complete ten training courses from the platform by March 31, 2024
- Step 4: Receive continuous support and mentorship during the training sessions
Apply to this program
Options Youth Employment Wage Subsidy Program
Options Youth Employment Wage Subsidy Program Overview
The Options Youth Employment Wage Subsidy Program is a unique initiative funded by Service Canada, facilitated by the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre and Enactus Saint Mary’s, aimed at empowering at-risk youth to secure gainful employment opportunities. The program includes the innovative Options Online platform, offering free virtual personal and professional development training to youth across Canada.
Participants have the opportunity to select from a range of personal and professional skills training courses focused on the Skills for Success model, covering essential topics like problem-solving, job search strategies, financial literacy, and interpersonal skills development. The program, conducted virtually with self-guided training, ensures participants benefit from mentorship and support throughout their learning journey.
Successful completion of the program allows participants to earn over $900 through Employability Skills Training, with flexibility to complete training before March 31, 2024. This invaluable program not only equips young individuals with essential skills for success but also offers continuous support and mentorship to enhance their employability in the competitive job market.
