100,000 Students
Get Help Looking For Summer Jobs
McGuinty Government Boosts
Popular Program For Youth
TORONTO, May 3 /CNW/ - More than 100,000 students will
find work this summer through Ontario's student summer
jobs programs. The 2009 Ontario Budget increased
funding for the summer program by over 57 per cent or
$32 million in 2009, to help more students find summer
work in their communities. Students can apply for a
variety of government jobs or for funding to start
their own business. Wage subsidies will allow private
and not-for-profit corporations to hire more summer
students.
"In challenging economic times, Ontario is helping
more students find the jobs they need to fund their
education and develop important workplace skills."
- John Milloy (http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/biography/tcu_minister.html),
Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities.
QUICK FACTS
- This increase in
funding will result in 27,000 more students
benefiting from the Ontario Summer Jobs program this
year. Ontario Summer Jobs programs receive some
support from the federal government.
- Employers may be
eligible for a $2-per-hour wage subsidy through the
Ontario Summer Jobs Service program.
- The age range for
students eligible for an Ontario Summer Job is 15 to
30 years, depending on the program.
LEARN MORE
Call Employment Ontario at 1-800-387-5656 or visit
www.ontario.ca/summerjobs to find out more about
summer job opportunities.
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BACKGROUNDER
ONTARIO MINISTRIES READY TO HIRE, HELP SUMMER
STUDENTS
Ontario will help 100,000 students find summer jobs
this year through a number of government programs.
Check out
http://ontario.ca/summerjobs to find out more
about:
SUMMER COMPANY
Students have an opportunity to get government funding
to run their own summer business and get help from
mentors and coaches.
SUMMER EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
Various six-to-eight week opportunities are available
in communities across Ontario, working for the Ontario
government.
ONTARIO GOVERNMENT REGULAR SUMMER STUDENT HIRING
Ontario government ministries and agencies have a
variety of jobs for students, ranging from six to 16
weeks' duration.
ONTARIO RANGER/ONTARIO STEWARDSHIP RANGER
The Ministry of Natural Resources hires students, born
in 1992, to work for eight weeks out of remote camp
locations on outdoors jobs such as hiking trails
maintenance and biodiversity projects.
SUMMER JOBS FOR YOUTH
Youth in high-needs neighbourhoods can apply for job
training, paid job placements and support after the
job ends. Opportunities are available to work with
local police.
SUMMER JOBS SERVICE
This free job search and self-marketing service helps
students find summer jobs, and helps employers find
students. A $2-per-hour wage subsidy is available to
private and not-for-profit sector employers.
Look for summer jobs in rural Ontario through the
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
(http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/rural/rsj/rjs_index.htm).
The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nordev/summer_jobs_e.asp)
has jobs for students in northern Ontario.
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For further information:
Annette Phillips, Minister's Office, (416) 326-5748;
Tanya Blazina, Communications Branch, (416) 325-2746;
Public Inquiries: (416) 325-2929 or 1-800-387-5514,
TTY: 1-800-263-2892
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