Offered by Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
Other assistanceFederalAll of CanadaClosed
- Maximum amount
- $5,000,000
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- All of Canada
Free, no account to start. This program is added to your saved list.
In short
Obtain up to $5 million per year to hire youth as part of a project taking place in 3 provinces or territories or more that will equip this age group with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the labour market.
Eligibility criteria
- Business located in Canada (required)
- Youth hiring project
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Official program website
Page updated on September 29, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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