Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada recently announced an investment of approximately $13 million to enhance the Youth Employment and Skills Program and to help support approximately 1,200 jobs for youth in the sector.
The program is now accepting applications.
It offers support for 50 per cent of wages to a maximum of $14,000 to agriculture employers who hire Canadian youth. Employers that hire youth who face employment barriers will be eligible for 80 per cent of the cost of salaries and benefits and may be eligible for an additional $5,000 to address specific obstacles to employment.
Applications are open for a limited time. Employers can apply until March 27 for their project to be considered.
