Agriculture Employers: Receive up to $14,000 in wage subsidies!
Are you looking for ways to enhance your business while giving back to your community? Do you want to provide a valuable opportunity to Canadian youth to gain experience in the agricultural sector?
Look no further than the Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP). The YESP is a federal government-funded program that provides wage support of up to 50% to a maximum of $14,000 for agriculture employers hiring Canadian youth. Not only will you be able to expand your workforce, but you will also be supporting the development of Canada's future workforce.
Each project will be eligible to receive up to $14,000 in matching funds to employ one (1) employee.
Employers can apply between February 27, 2023 and March 27, 2023 for their project to be considered.
The program also offers additional subsidies for employers who hire youth facing employment barriers. These include Indigenous youth, those living with a disability (including physical, mental health-related or learning disability), racialized youth, recent newcomers to Canada (within 5 years), single parents, those living in a low-income household, early school leavers of high school, those residing in remote, northern and/or fly-in communities, those living in an Official Language Minority Community, and 2SLGBTQQIA+.
By supporting Canadian youth, particularly those facing systemic barriers to employment, we can break down barriers and create endless potential for what they can achieve tomorrow.
Programs like YESP ensure that everyone, regardless of their identity, has a fair chance at success in many in-demand sectors, including the ever-growing agriculture sector.
The YESP is now accepting applications until March 27th. So why wait? Apply online today and help shape Canada's future workforce while strengthening your business.
