Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-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 talented youth with fresh perspectives and skills
- Transportation and accommodation costs covered for students who travel over 125 km
Why Apply?
- Financial relief through subsidies, making it easier to manage your budget
- Innovative ideas from young professionals can drive your business forward
- Easy application process with step-by-step instructions and support available
By participating, you can enhance your workforce, reduce costs, and bring new energy to your business. The program is designed to be accessible, ensuring that qualifying is straightforward and beneficial.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Wage Subsidy
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- There are no repayment terms or interest rates. The subsidy is non-repayable.
Eligible Expenses:
- Salaries and wages for youth employees.
- 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.
Ineligible Expenses:
- The funds cannot be used for administrative costs.
- The funds cannot be used for capital expenditures such as equipment or property.
- The funds cannot be used for any expenses unrelated to the employment of youth.
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with this program.
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 fantastic chance to grow. You can receive salary subsidies for hiring talented youth. These young workers bring fresh ideas and valuable skills to your team. The positions last from 6 to 16 weeks, giving you flexibility in planning your workforce.
Transportation and accommodation costs are covered if the student needs to travel more than 125 km to work for you. This includes one round trip and an allowance for housing costs if they need to pay rent. This support ensures you can attract the best talent, no matter where they are located.
By participating, your business can benefit from innovative ideas and competitive skills brought by young workers. This program not only helps you financially but also boosts your team with fresh perspectives and energy.
Program Steps
Create an Account or Reactivate Profile:
- Visit the Young Canada Works (YCW) login page.
- Create a new account or reactivate your profile from a previous year.
Prepare Documentation:
- Incorporation documents.
- Financial statements to demonstrate financial stability.
- Description of your organization's activities in both official languages.
- Job descriptions for the positions you plan to offer.
Follow Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Log in to your YCW account.
- Follow the provided step-by-step instructions to ensure all required information is included.
Submit Application:
- Submit your completed application to the delivery organization responsible for your region.
Review Frequently Asked Questions:
- Read the FAQ for employers to understand available funding and hiring requirements.
Contact Delivery Organization:
- Reach out to the appropriate delivery organization for any questions related to your application.
Await Evaluation:
- Once submitted, your application will be reviewed and evaluated by the delivery organization.
Monitor Application Status:
- Contact the delivery organization to inquire about the status of your application if needed.
Prepare for Transportation and Accommodation Costs:
- If applicable, prepare for the costs of one round trip for students traveling at least 125 km from their permanent residence to the job site.
- Plan for housing allowances for participants who need to pay rent.
Contact for General Questions:
- For general inquiries about YCW, contact the Young Canada Works Secretariat via email or phone.
