This program is for youths between the ages of 15 and 30 who are out of school. This program offers applicants the opportunity to work in term employment for a period of one to three years.
Projects can run from one to three years, although the norm is one year.
Private enterprise, community-based organizations, and native councils may be sponsored by this program. Federal and provincial governments are not eligible for sponsorship under this program. While working in this program, youths receive a regionally determined weekly stipend for living expenses. Grant monies may be used for a variety of career options, such as returning to school or starting a small business. Applicants should speak with a program officer to determine if there is a Youth Services Canada Initiative in their area.