Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury March 4th, 2021 — Marc G. Serré, MP for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages is pleased to share that the applications are now being accepted for the Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP).

The YESP will support agriculture employers with the cost of hiring Canadian youth with an additional focus on those who face employment barriers. Eligible applicants include producers, agri-businesses, industry associations, provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous organizations, and research facilities.

What the YESP offers:

• Employers that hire youth facing specific employment barriers will be eligible for 80 per cent of the cost of salaries and benefits, up to $14,000.
• Applicants will be eligible for an additional $5,000 in funding to address the barriers, including relocation.
• Depending on demand, the program will support 50 per cent of salaries and benefits for youth who do not face these barriers, up to $14,000.

All eligible applicants must submit a completed Funding Request by March 21st, 2022.

More details: https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/youth-employment-and-skills-program/step-3-how-apply