Youth Services Info-Guide

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The Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre created Info-Guides to help you navigate through the wide range of programs and services in a specific area as well as related regulations that may affect your business venture. Info-Guides featuring other topics of interest are also available by contacting the Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre at 204-984-2272 (in Winnipeg) or 1-800-665-2019 (toll free in Canada) or by e-mail at manitoba@cbsc.ic.gc.ca.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Business Startup
• Financial Assistance Programs - Education
• Employment and Employment Experience Opportunities
• Summer Employment
• Internet Sites
• Publications

Business Startup

Aboriginal Business Canada - Young Entrepreneurs
Industry Canada
4th Floor - 400 St. Mary Avenue, Winnipeg, MB   R3C 4K5
Phone: 204-983-7316 or Toll free 1-800-665-3421
Fax: 204-983-4107
E-mail: abc-winnipeg@ic.gc.ca
Internet: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inabc-eac.nsf/en/h_ab00326e.html

Offers funding assistance, counselling, and information to Canadian status and non-status Indians, Métis and Inuit individuals, associations, partnerships or other legal entities, either on or off reserve, between the ages of 18 and 35.  Under the Youth Entrepreneurship category, assistance is provided in areas such as preparing business plans, marketing, financing, expansion, modernization or acquisition of a commercially viable business.

Aboriginal Youth Business Loan Fund
Doug Repay
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
340 - 15 Henry Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0J7
Phone: 204-589-0772
Fax: 204-589-0791
E-mail: info@lrcc.mb.ca

The Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC) is a Manitoba Metis owned lending institution created to finance the start-up, acquisition and/or expansion of viable Metis and Non-Status Indian controlled small businesses based in Manitoba. Under this specific funding program a loan of $15,000, at a preferred rate of interest, is available for entrepreneurs under the age of 36.  A portion of this loan may be forgivable, for further clarification or information please contact LRCC directly.

Canadian Youth Business Foundation
c/o Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre
P.O. Box 2609, 250 - 240 Graham Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4B3
Phone: 204-984-2272 or Toll free 1-800-665-2019
Internet: http://www.cybf.ca/

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is a national, non-profit organization, whose mission is to inspire, support and promote young Canadian entrepreneurs who are between 18 and 34 years of age.  CYBF garners financial support from both the private and public sectors and uses these funds to administer a loan and mentorship program.  Loan clients are required to work with a business mentor for the duration of their dealings with CYBF.  Unsecured loans of up to $15,000 are available to eligible applicants who have submitted a Business Plan that demonstrates viability.  Community volunteers are utilized to help in making the loan decision.

Young Entrepreneurs Programs
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth and Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Room 310 - 800 Portage Avenue,  Winnipeg, MB; R3G 0N4

Aboriginal Youth Mean Business! (AYMB)
Phone: 204-945-0447 or Toll free 1-800-883-0398
Internet: http://www.aymb.ca/

This program is intended to enhance support for the province's Aboriginal youth who have started or plan to start their own businesses. Co-ordinated through the Partners for Careers program, this initiative maintains a province wide coalition of business development service providers to assist young Aboriginal entrepreneurs. Its objectives include facilitating networking and information exchanges, providing youth mentorship opportunities and supporting Aboriginal youth business awards or recognition events. Every year, Partners for Careers hosts the annual Aboriginal Youth Mean Business! EXPO.

Skill Development for Young Entrepreneurs
Phone: 204-945-4764 or Toll free 1-800-282-8069 Ext: 4764
E-mail: hhartry@gov.mb.ca
Internet: http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/youth/Employers/SkillDevelopmentYoungEntrepreneurs.html

This provincial program is designed to enhance the skills of Manitoba's young people (18 to 29 years) who have started, or plan to start their own full-time business.  Approved applicants are eligible for a grant of up to 50% of the course costs or up to a maximum of $1,000.00; ($1,500.00 for northern residents), to assist with the costs of completing an accredited business related training course.  Pre-approval prior to the commencement of the course is mandatory.

Young Entrepreneurs Program
Phone: 204-945-4284 or Toll free 1-800-282-8069 Ext: 4284
E-mail: shampton@gov.mb.ca
Internet: http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/youth/Employers/Youngentrepreneurs.html

This program encourages Manitoba’s young people to start their own full-time, year-round business and pursue self-employment as a career choice. Applications are accepted on a year-round basis from youth aged 18 to 29 years. Under the Young Entrepreneurs program, approved applicants are eligible for a reimbursement grant of up to $4,000.00 to help defray business start-up costs and capital expenditures. All youth interested in applying to the program must submit the completed application prior to their business becoming fully operational and a comprehensive business plan to be considered for approval.

Young Entrepreneur Awards
Business Development Bank of Canada - BDC
1100 - 155 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, MB  R3C 3H8
Phone: Toll free 1-877-232-2269
Internet: http://www.bdc.ca/en/about/events_publications/young_entrepreneur_awards/default.htm?cookie%5Ftest=1

Every year since 1988, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has honoured the achievements of dynamic young Canadian business people between the ages of 19 to 35 through the BDC Young Entrepreneur Awards.   Outstanding entrepreneurs representing thirteen businesses -- one from each province and territory -- are selected by independent committees comprised of business professionals, entrepreneurs, educators and representatives of the business media and Export Development Corporation (EDC).

Financial Assistance Programs - Education

Employment and Employment Experience Opportunities

Wage subsidies are provided to employers who offer housing industry work experience and on-the-job training to First Nations and Inuit youth between the ages of 15 to 30 who are out of school and unemployed.

Canada's SchoolNet
Industry Canada - IC
4th Floor - 155 Queen Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0H5
Phone:  613-998-9881 or Toll Free 1-800-575-9200
E-mail: schoolnet@ic.gc.ca
Internet: http://www.schoolnet.ca

Canada's SchoolNet is a collaborative initiative between federal, provincial and territorial governments, education associations and the private sector. Canada's SchoolNet works to ensure that Canadian schools and libraries can take full advantage of the Internet by increasing access and supporting the integration of information and communication technology (ICT) into the learning environment.

Career Edge
144 Front Street West, Suite 310, Toronto, ON M5H 3B7
Phone:  416-977-3343 or 1-888-507-3343
Fax:  416-977-4090
E-mail: info@careeredge.ca
Internet: http://www.careeredge.ca

A private sector not-for-profit internship program for Canadian youth that aims to enhance youth employability by providing youth with valuable career-related experience in Canadian companies. Internships are open to graduates of university, college or high school wishing to spend six, nine or twelve months gaining career experience with an established company in Canada. Career Edge operates the following internship programs: Career Edge - Internships for graduates of all disciplines. Ability Edge - Internships for graduates with disabilities. Career Bridge - Internships for internationally qualified professionals.

CareerFocus
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth
Mr. Shaun Hampton, Program Consultant
Phone: 204-945-4284 or Toll free: 1-800-282-8069 Ext. 4284
E-mail: shampton@gov.mb.ca
Internet: http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/youth/Employers/CareerFocus.html

CareerFocus is designed to provide support to high school and post-secondary instructors who help students access career-related work experience.

Under CareerFocus, instructors identify employers who are able to provide employment experiences that are related to the career plans of students identified for referral.  Students have the opportunity to explore career possibilities and may establish contacts leading to permanent employment following graduation. Employers receive a wage incentive to assist in the creation of new career-related positions for students and benefit by having interested and motivated employees.

Career Options for Students with Disabilities
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth
Room 310 - 800 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB; R3G 0N4
Phone:  204-945-1637 or 1-800-282-8069 Ext. 1637
E-mail: mbyouth@gov.mb.ca
Internet: http://www.gov.mb.ca/educate/studentjobs/careeroptions.html

A summer employment program (component of STEP)  targeted to students 16 years of age and older who are disabled.  There are also part-time jobs for post-secondary students during their school year.

Community Access Program
Industry Canada - IC
Phone: Toll free 1-800-575-9200
Fax: 613-952-8711
E-mail: comaccess@ic.gc.ca
Internet: http://cap.ic.gc.ca/index.htm

Youth (ages 15 to 30) help individuals, community organizations and small businesses improve their ICT skills and effective use of the Internet, thereby enhancing employability skills needed for the knowledge economy and supporting the long-term viability of CAP sites.

Environmental Youth Corp. (EYC) and EYC International
Environment Canada - EC and
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - HRSDC
Administered by: ECO Canada
Suite 1450, 308 - 11 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0Y2
Phone: 403-233-0748
Fax: 403-269-9544
E-mail: eyc@eco.ca or jpagnucco@eco.ca
Internet: http://www.eco.ca

A program which places post secondary graduates under the age of 30 with companies and non-government organizations in the environment industry.  Internships are 6 - 12 months in length and will involve practical work on nationally and internationally focussed projects.  A wage subsidy of up to $12,000 is supplied for companies undertaking a project.

First Nations and Inuit Youth Work Experience Program
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - INAC
Mr. Derek Bradley
Room 200 - 365 Hargrave Street, Winnipeg, MB  R3B 3A3
Phone:  204-983-2330
Fax: 204-983-1626
E-mail: BradleyD@inac-ainc.gc.ca
Internet: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ps/ys/yth5_e.html

This program is for First Nations and Inuit youth aged 15 to 30 ordinarily resident on reserve or in recognized communities who are out of school, unemployed or underemployed. The supported activities include, mentored work experience, career planning and counselling activities, including a needs assessment for each participant and life and work skills development. Project proposals can be submitted by First Nation and Inuit governments and organizations from private and non-profit sectors. Projects must not exceed 11 months and must be completed by March 31st. Participants will receive applicable provincial/territorial minimum wage.

Assists young Canadian college or university graduates between the ages of 19 and 30 to enter the international job market by enabling them to complete a six to twelve month internship with businesses, institutions and non-government organizations located in developing countries.

Manitoba Mentorships
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth
Heather Hartry, Program Officer
Phone: 204-945-4764 or Toll free 1-800-282-8069 Ext: 4764
E-mail: hhartry@gov.mb.ca
Internet: http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/youth/Employers/ManitobaMentorships.html

Enables full-time students, over the age of 16, to gain important work skills and earn income, to continue their studies. It will provide Manitoba businesses with wage incentives to encourage them to hire students in return for providing on-the-job training and mentorship. Employers who are able to provide an average of 8 to 16 hours per week of part-time career-related employment experiences during the school term are eligible to receive wage incentives for up to 200 hours of employment. Students must be full-time Manitoba post-secondary students, enrolled in, at minimum, a two-year post secondary program.

Offers intern positions with small and medium sized companies who are involved in collaborative research with National Research Council and the Communications Research Centre of Industry Canada. Eligible Interns are University and community college graduates in science, engineering, technology, finance, administration and marketing or those that are unemployed or under-employed and under the age of 30.

NRCan Science and Technology Internship Program
Natural Resources Canada - NRCan
Ms. Joanne Laplante
580 Booth Street, 6th Floor, C2, Ottawa, ON K1A 0E4
Phone: 613-995-0947
E-mail: jlaplant@nrcan.gc.ca
Internet: http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/css/hrsb/intern-e.htm

Please note that due to the vast interest in this program, all of the internships for the 2006 year have been filled. Therefore, there is no funding available for any further internships for the 2006 year.

This program offers work experience to recent graduates (30 years of age and under) who have graduated from post-secondary studies in science related fields such as forestry, energy, minerals and metals and earth science.  Activities may include all aspects of the innovation or technology process including bench level research, scale-up testing, pilot plant operations, analytical testing, calibration, technical documentation and field tests, and work in the fields of geomatics and geology.  Interested graduates are encouraged to market themselves with an eligible partner of NRCan as potential candidates for internships under this program. Partners include any private company, institution or non-federal government organization including municipal, provincial governments and universities whose field of work is in one of the following sector: Forestry, Minerals and Metals, Energy and Earth Sciences. NRCan will provide contribution funds towards the salary of potential interns for these organizations to a maximum of $12,000 over a maximum of 52 weeks. Organizations are responsible to match these funds and will become the employer of the intern.

NetCorps Canada International
Phone : 1-800-605-3526
Fax: 514-939-2621
E-mail : secretariat@netcorps-cyberjeunes.org
Internet: http://www.netcorps-cyberjeunes.org/

NetCorps Canada International offers exciting volunteer internships in developing countries for people 19 to 30 years old with appropriate skills in information and communication technologies (ICT).

Partners for Careers
Roberta Hewson, Executive Director
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth
510 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M7
Phone: 204-945-0447 or Toll free: 1-800-883-0398
Fax: 204-948-2714
Internet: http://www.partnersforcareers.mb.ca

This program offers:
- Job Placement Services for Aboriginal people;
- Operates partners @510 Selkirk storefront, a "signpost" to services;
- Hosts Aboriginal Youth Mean Business! site;
- Produces and distributes the free "Guide to Winnipeg for Aboriginal Newcomers".

Sectoral Career Focus Program
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - HRSDC
Internet: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/hip/hrp/gcs_spi/scfp.shtml

A national initiative between the Government of Canada and sector councils and cross-sectoral organizations.  It constitutes a component of the Youth Employment Strategy.  Through the Program, sector Councils help employers in hiring recent graduates (15 to 30 years old) by offering wage subsidy of up to a third of the participants' salary ($15,000 maximum).

Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
Environment Canada - EC
Phone: Toll free 1-800-668-6767  
Internet:   http://www.ec.gc.ca/sci_hor/index.html

CFIA will work with partners in universities, technical colleges, public institutions, and with its regulatory scientists to provide unemployed or under-employed recent biological, agricultural and veterinary science or applied technology post-secondary graduates with internships of up to one year.

SEED Winnipeg Inc. Supporting Employment and Economic Development
80 Salter Street, Winnipeg, MB R2W 4J6
Phone: 204-927-9935
Fax: 204-927-9930
E-mail: info@seedwinnipeg.ca
Internet: http://www.seedwinnipeg.ca/

Assists low-income individuals or groups to establish small businesses by providing business planning assistance, training, and after-care services through its Build-A-Business Program (BAB). Other programs available through SEED include: Asset Building Programs, Money Management Training, Community and Worker Ownership Program (CWOP), Community Economic Development (CED) Technical Assistance and Research and Development. SEED's BAB & CWOP Programs also provide access to Business Loans and to the Enhanced Self Employment Program for individuals who are on income assistance. All services are offered free of charge.

Skills Link Program
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - HRSDC
Phone: 1-800-935-5555
Internet: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/epb/yi/yep/newprog/skillslink.shtml

Skills Link introduces a new client-centred approach based on an assessment of the specific needs of individual youth.  It will support youth in developing basic and advanced employment skills.  These youth will therefore benefit from a coordinated approach, providing longer term supports and services that can help them find and keep a job.

Administers a central student recruitment, selection and referral service to provide students with equitable access to jobs created within provincial government organizations.  Facilitates the process for provincial government departments to hire students during the summer months and co-op education students year-round.  Refers students and youth to positions with private sector employers participating in provincial employment programs.  Provides job search information to individuals and presentations to schools and organizations.

Student Connections
Industry Canada - IC
Red River College
Phone: Toll Free 1-888-807-7777
Internet: http://www.studentconnections.ca/english/index.cfm

This national program will hire senior college and university students to introduce and train both small and medium sized companies and non-profit groups in the business applications of the information highway, including Strategis. Services provided include Internet Training, E-Commerce First Step, E-Business Awareness Presentations and Seniors Internet Training.

Youth NOW (New Opportunities to Work)
Ms. Teresa Kneeshaw, Program Officer
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth
Room 310 - 800 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB  R3G 0N4
Phone:  204-945-3966 or Toll free 1-800-282-8069 Ext: 3966
Internet: http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/youth/Employers/YouthNOW.html

A training and employment program for youth, 18 to 29 years of age, who are receiving income assistance.  Youth NOW contracts with training agencies and community groups to provide employability skills training, work experience and job placements.

Summer Employment

First Nations and Inuit Student Summer Employment Opportunities Program
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - INAC
Phone:  204-983-2330
E-mail: BradleyD@inac-ainc.gc.ca
Internet: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ps/ys/yth6_e.html

Student Summer Employment Opportunities - provides funding to First Nations and Inuit communities and organizations in the form of wage subsidies to provide work experience opportunities of short-term duration during the summer months to First Nations and Inuit secondary and post-secondary students, 15 to 30 years of age, who are ordinarily resident on reserve or in recognized communities, and who were registered as full time students during the preceding academic year and who intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year.

Science and Technology - provides funding to First Nations and Inuit communities and organizations to fund activities that provide First Nations and Inuit youth, who are ordinarily resident on reserve or in recognized communities, with first-hand experience in various science and technology disciplines.  Activites may also connect sciences, such as engineering and biology to traditional knowledge.

Summer Work Experience Program
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - HRSDC
Phone: 1-800-935-5555
E-mail: ncr.tecyouth@communication.gc.ca
Internet: http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/gateways/topics/mb0-ycj.shtml

Information on the 2007 Summer Career Placements Campaign will be posted in December 2006.

Summer Work Experience creates summer employment for secondary and post-secondary students between the ages of 15 to 30 (inclusive), and supports the operation of summer employment offices.  This program is delivered in partnership with various private, public and not-for-profit groups

Young Canada Works (YCW) sponsors job programs:

YCW in Both Official Languages
Internet: http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/ycw%2Djct/html/student_summer_e.htm#both

Employers are businesses and public or non-profit* organizations. They access funding to strategically link 900 to 1,000 college and university students to 6 to 16 week innovative summer jobs opportunities allowing them to work in their second official language or in both official languages. They help students acquire employability and/or career related skills. In turn, organizations gain assistance in their work from students who come to the job with competitive skills in English and French.

YCW in Heritage Organizations
Internet: http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/ycw%2Djct/html/student_summer_e.htm#heritage

Employers are organizations working in the cultural heritage sector, including national, provincial/territorial, municipal or community level non-profit museums, archives, libraries and other related organizations or educational institutions, businesses, Crown corporations or provincial/territorial departments and agencies and the following three Crown corporations: Canada Development Investment Corporation, Canada Post Corporation and Royal Canadian Mint. Other federal institutions are not eligible. Students acquire employability and/or career related skills. In turn, organizations access funding to offer students 6 to 16 weeks summer jobs that engage them in promoting understanding and appreciation of Canada's achievements and in showcasing Canada.

Internet Sites

Job Bank
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - HRSDC
E-mail: jobbank-guichetemplois@canada.gc.ca
Internet: http://www.jobbank.gc.ca

Allows individuals to search by occupation or to search all jobs posted in the last 48 hours. They can also search by Job numbers. For employers, once their advertisement has been successfully posted on Job Bank, they are given the option to 'Perform a Match'. Selecting this option will provide them with a list of qualified candidates for their job vacancy.

Manitoba WorkinfoNET
Internet: http://www.mb.workinfonet.ca/

A searchable directory on the Internet which provides links to hundreds of sites offering services and information on career planning, job searching, labour markets, education, literacy, training, and other community services.

YouthPATH
Internet: http://www.youth.gc.ca

From careers to culture, YouthPATH links you to local information on youth-related programs and services provided by all levels of government, as well as community-based organizations.

Publications

Youth Link - publication
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - HRSDC
Phone: 1-800-935-5555
Internet: You may view an online copy of this publication at http://www.youth.gc.ca/yoaux.jsp?⟨=en&flash=1&ta=1&auxpageid=886

As part of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy, Youth Link was designed to assist youth in finding education and career-related information on programs, services and resources to help them make the transition from school to the workforce.

To obtain a hard copy call Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - HRSDC at 1-800-935-5555 and indicate the catalogue number Y-002-03-00E

DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this document is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific fact situation. Users concerned about the reliability of the information should consult directly with the source, or seek legal counsel.

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