Options Youth Subsidy Program
Overview
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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Develop employee skills
- No Condition
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
- Closing date : April 1, 2024
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Nova Scotia
- All legal structures
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Youth (<40)
Activities funded
The grant focuses on enhancing the employability of at-risk youth through comprehensive skills training. It empowers participants by offering them the opportunity to complete self-guided courses that help develop key personal and professional skills.
- Engagement in self-guided virtual training sessions covering essential employability skills.
- Completion of courses on problem-solving techniques tailored for workplace readiness.
- Participation in job search training to improve application and interview skills.
- Enrollment in financial literacy programs to manage personal finances effectively.
- Development of interpersonal skills necessary for professional success.
- Access to ongoing mentorship and support throughout the training period.
Eligibility
- Must be a youth participant in Canada
- Available for virtual and self-guided training
- Training must be completed before March 31, 2024
Who is eligible?
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.
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
Selection criteria
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.
