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Authorized form of name
Young Canada Works
Parallel form(s) of name
- Jeunesse Canada au travail
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- YCW
- JCT
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Dates of existence
1996-
History
Young Canada Works (YCW) or Jeunesse Canada au travail (JCT) is a youth employment program established in 1996 and administered by the government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage. It offers a variety of summer job and internship programs to job seekers and employers. These programs help youth improve their employability while increasing the number of skilled young Canadians in the workforce. Eligible employers may benefit from wage subsidies and access to a pool of talented youth with innovative ideas and competitive skills.
The objective is also to increase participants' knowledge and appreciation of Canada's achievements and its rich cultural heritage.
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Authority record identifier
n 90691661