Youth Employment Strategy Guide for Applicants

The Youth Employment Strategy Guide for Applicants helps applicants develop proposals for federal funding offered by Human Resources and Social Development under the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy. It also sets out the specific roles and responsibilities that must be met in projects approved for funding.

This guide provides information about the three programs under the Youth Employment Strategy:

• Skills Link
• Career Focus
• Summer Work Experience

If you wish to access the PDF version of this publication, please click here.

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For More Information

To find out more about the Youth Employment Strategy or other Government of Canada programs and services that are offered, please:

• contact your nearest Service Canada Centre; or
• call the toll-free Youth Info Line at 1 800 935-5555.

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Table of Contents

Youth Employment Strategy Introduction

Youth Employment Strategy Programs Offered By Human Resources and Social Development        Guiding Principles        Eligible Applicants        Eligible Participants        Applicant Roles and Responsibilities        Partnerships        Proposal Development        Further Considerations        The Application        Proposal Assessment        The Contribution Agreement        Duration of the Contribution Agreement        Ongoing Monitoring and Follow-up

Skills Link        Eligible Participants        Project Activities

Career Focus        Eligible Participants        Project Activities

Summer Work Experience        Eligible Participants        Project Activities        Initiatives

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Glossary of Terms

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More information for employers

(choose one) Other government YES programs Other HRSD YES programs What are Essential Skills? Youth Awareness YES Guide for Applicants Youth.gc.ca

More information for youth

(choose one) Canada Student Loans Program Career Exploration Resources Financial Assistance and Tips Other government YES programs Other HRSD YES programs What are Essential Skills? Youth Employment Information Products and Services Youth.gc.ca Youth Link

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About the Youth Employment Strategy

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 the Youth Info Line at 1 800 935-5555.