May 22, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
YORK REGION, Ontario -The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Minister for Democratic Reform, and Member of Parliament for York–Simcoe, today attended the opening of the Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) in York Region. The office is ready to assist businesses and young workers with their summer employment needs.
"The Government of Canada is committed to helping young people get the skills and knowledge they need to improve their employment opportunities," said Mr. Van Loan. "By working with local employers, we can make sure that young people get valuable summer work experience, and that our community has a strong and vibrant work force for the future."
SCCYs link young people with employers. The Centres provide young people with access to job postings, interview advice, assistance with résumé writing, and job-search strategies, and they give employers a location to post notices for job openings. SCCYs also provide valuable information on health and safety in the workplace.
"Whatever the job-big or small, short or long term-we can help you fill it," said Melissa Loomans, York Region's Youth Services Officer. "In the coming weeks, Youth Services Officers will be contacting local employers to make them aware that our SCCY is now open and ready to assist them in any way it can."
This year, employers interested in using our services and youth looking for summer employment can visit the York Region SCCY in person between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. , Monday to Friday, at Unit 14, 141 King Road , Richmond Hill . They can also call the Centre at 905-773-7479, or send a fax to 905-773-7580. Job postings are available online at www.jobbank.gc.ca under "Student Job Search," " Ontario ," "York Region." For more information on Service Canada services for youth, call 1 800 O-Canada or visit servicecanada.gc.ca.
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