Student Summer Works is part of Youth Options B.C . Student Summer Works is one of 12 employment programs offered by , a provincial government initiative to provide work experience opportunities and to improve access to post-secondary education for youth in British Columbia. It provides students with the opportunity to gain work experience related to their chosen career or field of study.
Employers benefit from the energy and new ideas young people bring to the job.
Student Summer Works funding runs from May 1 and August 31. Student Summer Works is designed to encourage employers to create new summer positions for students. In order to receive the refund, employers are required to submit monthly claim forms. The application is then submitted to the Host Agency for assessment and approval. Once approved, employers are able to advertise for and hire a student using any method of their choice.