STRATFORD – Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, recently announced the employer application process for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs 2023 program is now open.
“Through Canada Summer Jobs, young Canadians have the opportunity to gain the skills and experience they need to get jobs now and in the future. I encourage employers to apply for funding to create jobs that will help students, employers, and our local economies. Last summer more than 350 young people were employed across Perth—Wellington, creating jobs in our communities,” Nater stated.
Nater noted that while the application period opened slightly earlier this year, he is once again disappointed that the minister responsible for the program still has not taken action which would move up the date by which employers would be notified of program funding.
“The April notification date is much too late for most students to find out if they have a summer job, but employers also must budget and therefore need confirmation of whether or not they will receive funding well in advance of this date” said Nater.
“University and college students in particular must have an idea of where they will be working in the summer by mid-February,” the MP added.
Canada Summer Jobs provides funding to help employers create summer job opportunities for young people. It is designed to focus on local priorities while helping both students and their communities.
Funding will be available to not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers, and small businesses (under 50 employees) to hire qualified young people aged 15 to 30.
Thousands of young Canadians will be able to develop and improve their skills through summer employment while employers will be assisted in addressing skills shortages.
Employers interested in applying for CSJ 2023 funding can submit their applications electronically via the online fillable application or the Grants and Contributions Online Service (GCOS).
The online fillable application is the fastest way for employers to complete an application online without having to create an account.
The application period for Canada Summer Jobs 2023 is Nov. 29 to Jan. 12.
Employers can find information at: www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs.html.
