Student Summer Works Student Summer Works Student Summer Works is one of the 12 employment programs of Youth Options BC , a government initiative to provide work experience opportunities and to improve access to post-secondary education for youth in British Columbia. Student Summer Works helps students earn money, as well as gain training and experience.
Employers get a break in paying student wages when they sign on to offer summer jobs.
They also benefit from the energy and new ideas young people bring to the job. Last year, Student Summer works helped to create over 5,100 jobs for students and employers across the province. The program will reimburse participating employers for a portion of the students' wages for new training opportunities created between May 1 to August 31. The program will help students gain work experience, explore career paths and develop skills. These Host Agencies are responsible for providing information and applications, approving positions, and providing reimbursements to employers for funded positions.