| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
As the warmer months approach, many young Canadians will be looking to secure meaningful work experiences for the summer. A summer job can serve as a valuable stepping stone to a successful career. Not only does it allow a young person to build work experience and develop new skills, it puts money in their pocket to cover expenses, save for the future, or fund further education.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| backgrounders
Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) for youth is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, a federal commitment to help young people gain employment information, skills and experience. The Strategy aims to support young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, as they transition into the labour market.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Service Canada is prepared to resume all services at Service Canada Centres and Passport offices following the end of the public service labour disruption.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
The early learning and child care sector continues to evolve in increasingly complex and challenging environments. Identifying innovative practices and solutions that better address the essential needs of children and families is key to continuing to improve early learning and child care services across Canada.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Canada Service Corps’ 2022 call for proposals aimed to expand the program and strengthen diversity. Canada Service Corps (CSC) projects target themes that are important to young people, including reconciliation, building an inclusive Canada, preserving the environment, promoting civic and democratic engagement, strengthening resilience and other themes that youth identify as important for themselves and their communities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Volunteering opportunities, for youth in particular, can build valuable leadership skills, help grow personal and professional networks, and provide valuable life experience. That is why the Government of Canada invests in volunteer opportunities for youth through the Canada Service Corps.