Get Youth Working Program
Highlights
This program is perfect for your business because it offers a negotiated Wage Subsidy to help cover the costs of hiring and training young employees. This can significantly reduce your expenses while bringing fresh talent into your team. The application process is straightforward and quick, taking less than five minutes to complete online.
Key Benefits:
- Financial Support: Receive a Wage Subsidy to offset training costs.
- Easy Application: The process is simple and fast, with minimal paperwork.
- Free Job Board: Post your job openings at no cost, reaching a wider pool of candidates.
By participating in this program, you can enhance your workforce with motivated youth while benefiting from financial incentives. This support can help you grow your business and achieve your long-term goals.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Wage Subsidy
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- There are no repayment terms or interest rates. The wage subsidy is a grant, not a loan.
Eligible Expenses:
- Wages for eligible youth employees aged 16 to 29.
- On-the-job training costs.
- External training costs related to the youth's job role.
Ineligible Expenses:
- The funds cannot be used for hiring employees who were employed before the funding agreement was signed.
- The subsidy cannot be used for seasonal employment positions.
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with this program.
Qualifications
- Must be in operation for at least one year.
- Must be in good standing with WorkSafeBC.
- Must employ youth aged 16 to 29.
Must employ youth for a minimum of 3 months, with preference given to long-term positions over 6 months (non-seasonal employment).
Disqualifications:
- Employers will not qualify if the employee is hired prior to signing the Get Youth Working Funding Agreement between the Employer and Bowman Employment Services Inc.
Description
This program offers your business a negotiated wage subsidy to help cover the costs of hiring and training young employees aged 16 to 29. You can receive funding for both on-the-job and external training, making it easier to bring new talent into your team.
Benefits include:
- Wage subsidy: Financial support to offset the cost of wages for new hires.
- Training costs: Funds can be used for both on-the-job and external training programs.
- Free job board: Post your job openings on a free job board to attract eligible candidates.
The process is straightforward. You recruit the candidate, and if both you and the new hire meet the criteria, you qualify for the funding. After the three-month work experience period, the wage subsidy is disbursed to you. This program is a great way to reduce hiring costs while investing in the future of your business.
Program Steps
Complete the Employer Application:
- Visit the program's website.
- Fill out the Employer Application form online.
Prepare Necessary Documentation:
- Business registration details.
- Proof of operation for at least one year.
- WorkSafeBC compliance certificate.
- Job description for the position you are hiring for.
- Proposed start date and duration of employment.
Recruit Eligible Youth:
- Identify and recruit youth aged 16 to 29.
- Ensure the youth meets the program's criteria.
Submit Application:
- Submit the completed Employer Application form along with the required documentation.
- Ensure all information is accurate and complete.
Wait for Approval:
- The program administrators will review your application.
- You will be notified of the approval status.
Sign Funding Agreement:
- If approved, sign the Get Youth Working Funding Agreement.
- Ensure the agreement is signed before the youth starts employment.
Post Job Opportunity:
- Post your job opportunity on the program's free Job Board.
- Utilize this platform to attract more candidates if needed.
Begin Employment:
- Once the agreement is signed, the youth can start working.
- Ensure the employment period is a minimum of 3 months, with preference for longer-term positions.
Complete Employment Period:
- Ensure the youth completes the agreed employment period.
- Maintain records of the youth's employment and training.
Receive Wage Subsidy:
- Upon completion of the employment period, submit the necessary documentation to claim the wage subsidy.
- The negotiated wage subsidy will be disbursed to you.