Funding is available for employers hiring youth in the ag sector

On Monday, Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced $13 million for the Youth Employment and Skills Program, to help support approximately 1200 jobs for youth in the ag sector. 

She says the program helps to eliminate barriers to employment by providing meaningful work opportunities for youth wanting to pursue a career in agriculture.

The Youth Employment and Skills Program offers support for 50 per cent of wages to a maximum of $14,000 to agriculture employers hiring youth. 

Employers that hire youth facing employment barriers will be eligible for 80 per cent of the cost of salaries and benefits, and may be eligible for an additional $5,000 to address specific obstacles to employment.

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