Ontario Helping Youth Find Work, Build Skills

Ontario is helping over 100,000 students find jobs and launch their own businesses this summer so they can build the skills they need to succeed.

This year, students can visit ontario.ca/readysetwork to access an easy-to-use assessment tool that can help them:

• Find a job through Employment Ontario partners
• Strengthen their resumé writing skills
• Apply for funding to start their own summer companies.

Ontario is also once again offering employers a $2-per-hour hiring incentive for summer students.

Helping young people find work is part of the government’s economic plan that is creating jobs for today and tomorrow. The comprehensive plan and its six priorities focus on Ontario’s greatest strengths — its people and strategic partnerships.

QUICK FACTS

• Ontario is investing more than $78 million in 2014 to connect young workers to jobs or launch their own summer businesses.
• The province has helped over 970,000 students find summer jobs and access job services since 2004.
• Ontario’s Youth Jobs Strategy is investing $295 million over two years to help 30,000 young people aged 15-29 find work, build job skills and start their own businesses.
• Job search support is available year-round through Employment Ontario.