Thirteen Government of Canada departments and agencies work in partnership with business, labour, industry, not-for-profit and voluntary organizations, rural and remote communities and all levels of government to help young people get the information and develop the skills and work experience they need to prepare for and participate in the world of work. Read more about this initiative or call Youth Info Line: 1 800 935-5555.
Here is a list of federal departments and agencies involved in Youth Employment Strategy and some of the many initiatives that they provide for youth and students.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
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Career Focus Program
Provides recent university graduates in the biological, chemical, agricultural and veterinary science fields, who are currently unemployed or under-employed, with rewarding internships at CFIA.
Canadian Heritage
- Young Canada Works
Offers students, graduates and employers opportunities to employers to benefit from innovative ideas and competitive skills.
Canadian International Development Agency
Department of Foreign Affairs Canada
- Young Professionals International
Provides youth with a first paid career-related international work experience that will further the objectives of Canada's foreign policy, specifically the promotion of prosperity and employment, the promotion of peace and global security, and the projection of Canadian identity values and culture abroad.
Environment Canada
- International Environmental Youth Corps
Involves creating and providing employment opportunities and work experience for Canadian university and college graduates through international internships with Canadian exporters of environmental products and services.
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Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
Offers promising young scientists and post-secondary graduates hands-on experience working on environmental projects under the mentorship and coaching of experienced scientists and program managers.
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Industry Canada
National Research Council Canada
Natural Resources Canada
Parks Canada
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