GUELPH – When young people have the skills and experience they need to join the workforce, both communities and the economy benefit. That is why, the Government of Canada supports youth at every stage of their journey towards a bright future through its comprehensive array of youth programming.
On Nov. 30, MP Lloyd Longfield, member of Parliament for Guelph, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced that the employer application period for Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) 2024 is open.
“The Government of Canada continues to invest in Canada Summer Jobs to remove barriers for youth to get their first job or gain a foothold in their chosen field. It is part of a broader suite of youth programming that together is creating opportunities to empower youth through meaningful experiences that help them to succeed,” said minister for women and gender equality and youth Marci Ien.
Employers from not-for-profit organizations, the public sector and private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees can apply for funding until 11:59pm Pacific Time (PT) on Jan. 10 to hire young Canadians next summer.
Full-time job placements will become available starting in April 2024.
CSJ 2024 will aim to create 70,000 summer jobs for young Canadians, with an emphasis on creating jobs for youth facing barriers to employment.
This is part of the over 140,000 opportunities that the Government of Canada aims to create for youth this year.
Each year, the Government establishes national priorities for CSJ to reflect Canada’s diverse population and evolving needs.
The priorities for CSJ 2024 are:
– youth with disabilities or with organizations that provide services to persons with disabilities;
– youth that are underrepresented in the labour market, including: Black and other racialized youth, Indigenous youth and 2SLGBTQI+ youth;
– youth in rural areas, remote communities or official language minority communities;
– provide exposure or experience related to the skilled trades, which may include opportunities in the residential construction sector; and
– sustainable jobs that support the protection of the environment or delivering positive environmental outcomes.
In Guelph, local priorities will also focus on organizations supporting food insecurity, early leaning, seniors and those with mental health and addiction challenges.
“I encourage not-for-profit Employers interested in applying for CSJ 2024 funding are encouraged to submit their applications electronically on the Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) portal.
One-time process
Creating a GCOS account is a one-time process that allows organizations to apply for various employment and social development Canada funding opportunities in a secure web environment.
To further support youth, additional funding opportunities are currently available through the Canada Service Corps (CSC) for organizations that provide meaningful volunteer service opportunities for young people between the ages of 12 and 30.
Organizations can apply for funding through the CSC call for proposals until Dec. 19.
Through the call, CSC aims to create approximately 36,000 service opportunities for youth.
