Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit
Highlights
This program is a fantastic opportunity for your business. It offers salary subsidies and access to a pool of talented youth with innovative ideas and competitive skills. These positions last from 6 to 16 weeks, providing you with the flexibility to meet your short-term staffing needs.
What You Get:
- Salary subsidies to reduce your payroll costs
- Access to skilled youth who bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas
- Transportation and accommodation costs covered for students who need to travel over 125 km
Why Apply:
- Financial Relief: The salary subsidies can significantly lower your operating expenses.
- Talent Acquisition: Gain access to a motivated and skilled workforce.
- Support for Growth: The program helps you manage costs while expanding your team.
The application process is straightforward, and if your business meets the criteria, qualifying is easy. This program can provide the support you need to grow and innovate.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Wage Subsidy
Repayment Term and Interest Rates:
- There are no repayment terms or interest rates as this is a subsidy, not a loan.
Eligible Expenses:
- Salaries for youth employees hired through the program.
- Transportation costs for employees who must travel at least 125 km from their permanent residence to the job site.
- Housing allowances for employees who need to pay rent due to relocation for the job.
Ineligible Expenses:
- The subsidy cannot be used for operational costs unrelated to employee wages.
- Funds cannot be used for capital expenditures such as equipment or property.
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with applying for or receiving the wage subsidy.
Qualifications
- Must be a private, public, non-profit organization, or a municipality.
- Must be incorporated.
- Must be involved in national, provincial, territorial, municipal, or community activities.
- Must conduct activities in both official languages.
Must be stable and financially healthy.
Disqualifications:
- Federal departments, federal agencies, or Crown Corporations.
- Provincial or territorial government departments.
Description
This program offers your business a chance to receive salary subsidies for hiring young, talented individuals. These positions can last from 6 to 16 weeks, providing you with fresh ideas and competitive skills.
Financial support includes covering the cost of one round trip for students who need to travel over 125 km to their job site. Additionally, there is an allowance for housing costs for participants who need to pay rent.
This is a great opportunity to bring innovative youth into your business while receiving financial assistance. This support can help you manage costs and enhance your operations with new perspectives.
Program Steps
Create or Reactivate Your Account:
- Visit the YCW login page.
- Create a new account or reactivate your profile from a previous year.
Prepare Required Documentation:
- Gather necessary documents, including:
- Proof of incorporation.
- Financial statements showing stability and health.
- Details of your activities in both official languages.
- Job descriptions for the positions you plan to offer.
- Gather necessary documents, including:
Follow Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Log in to your YCW account.
- Follow the provided step-by-step instructions to complete your application.
- Ensure all required information is included.
Submit Your Application:
- Submit the completed application to the delivery organization responsible for your region.
Review and Evaluation:
- The delivery organization will review and evaluate your application.
- This process takes a minimum of two months following the application deadline.
Check Application Status:
- Contact the appropriate delivery organization to inquire about the status of your application.
Understand Transportation and Accommodation Costs:
- If applicable, understand that YCWBOL will cover one round trip for students traveling at least 125 km from their permanent residence to the job site.
- An allowance for housing costs may also be available for participants who need to pay rent.
Contact for Assistance:
- For employment-related questions, contact the appropriate delivery organization.
- For general questions about YCW, reach out to the Young Canada Works Secretariat via email at [email protected] or call 1-800-935-5555 (toll-free).
