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Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL)
Short-term student jobs in both official languages
Funding available
Up to 70% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages is a short-term job program for students that helps them gain work experience while using English and French in official-language minority communities. It supports 6 to 16-week positions and can cover round-trip travel and housing allowances for eligible participants.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Short-term student jobs in official-language minority communities.
- Work experience that uses the student’s first or second official language.
- Geographic exchange and networking opportunities in official-language minority communities.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students.
Who is not eligible
- Non-Canadians holding temporary work visas.
- Applicants awaiting permanent status in Canada.
- Students who have another full-time job over 30 hours a week during the work assignment.
Eligible expenses
- One round trip between the student’s permanent residence and workplace when the student must travel more than 125 km.
- Housing costs for a participant who has to pay rent.
How to apply
- Visit the YCW login page.
- Create an account by clicking on the Sign Up link, then complete and submit a candidate profile.
- Browse job opportunities via the Search for a job link in the account.
- Express interest in a position by clicking on the job title and then on Express interest in this job.
Processing and Agreement
- Selected students must complete the Candidate Eligibility Form before they are hired.
- Selected students must complete the Staffing Report during the first week of work.
- Selected students must complete the End of Work Term Report on the last day of work.
- Selected students must complete the Evaluation Questionnaire at the end of employment.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL) Program
What is the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL)?
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages is a short-term job program for students that helps them gain work experience while using English and French in official-language minority communities. It supports 6 to 16-week positions and can cover round-trip travel and housing allowances for eligible participants.
How much funding can be received?
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL) Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL) program?
To be eligible for the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL) program, you must:
Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee status in Canada, and legally entitled to work in Canada
Aged 15 to 30 at the start of employment, willing to work the full assignment, and not holding another full-time job during the assignment
A high school, college, CEGEP or university student in the previous semester who intends to return to studies and has a working knowledge of English and French
What expenses are eligible under Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL)?
Short-term student jobs in official-language minority communities.
Work experience that uses the student’s first or second official language.
Geographic exchange and networking opportunities in official-language minority communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL)?
You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at coordonnateurjct-ycwcoordinator@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-935-5555.
Where is the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL) available?
The Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL) program is available across Canada.
Is the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL) is a Wage Subsidies And Interns