Youth Employment Strategy Guide for Applicants
Youth Employment Strategy - Introduction
The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people between the ages of 15 and 30 (inclusive), particularly those facing barriers to employment, gain the skills and work experience, and access the information they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.
The Youth Employment Strategy is a key element of the Government of Canada's Innovation and Learning Strategy, which aims to ensure that Canada has a highly qualified and skilled labour force to meet the job market needs of today and tomorrow.
Thirteen Government of Canada departments and agencies1 work in partnership with all levels of government, the private sector and community organizations to help youth prepare for and participate in the world of work.
To be more responsive to the changing needs of youth, employers and the Canadian job market, the Government of Canada has made changes to the Youth Employment Strategy.
As of April 2003, the Youth Employment Strategy:
- provides a broader and more flexible range of programs and services tailored to meet the needs of youth facing barriers to employment;
- provides post-secondary graduates with career-related work and learning opportunities to help them succeed in the job market and become leaders in their field; and
- provides youth with information, skills, practical work experience and continuous learning opportunities they need to find and keep a job.
The Youth Employment Strategy continues to provide career and labour market information to help all youth make informed career decisions.
1 The federal departments and agencies involved in the Youth Employment Strategy include: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Canadian Food Inspection Agency; Canadian International Development Agency; Canadian Heritage; Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade; Environment Canada; Human Resources and Social Development; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Industry Canada; National Research Council Canada; Natural Resources Canada; and Parks Canada.
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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.