Our investment is almost triple what the Federal government will spend on youth programs in Ontario this year. Today's announcement took place at the Evergreen Canoe and Kayak Company, a small business that has participated in Ontario Summer Jobs for the past three years. The company sells its own line of canoes across Canada and the United States. Ontario Summer Jobs gave me the incentive to hire students because the support encourages employers to take the time to train a young employee. The program offers a range of services including an incentive for businesses and community organizations to hire young people for up to 16 weeks, and loans to encourage self-employment.
Jobs are also available in Ontario government ministries and agencies.
Summer Jobs, 2000. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs alone will help 4,500 young people find work in the agriculture, food and rural sectors.