YCW Program Information for Employers
Summer Jobs
Click here if you seek to hire a student for a summer job
The YCW summer job programs are designed to meet your needs:
- Choose the program(s) that best meet(s) your requirements;
- Define the parameters of the position(s) you need filled;
- Benefit from a grant that covers a part of the salary(ies).
Internships
Click here if you wish to hire a graduate for an internship
YCW internships are tailored to the arts, heritage and cultural sectors. Benefits to the employer include:
- Gaining access to highly qualified young graduates with innovative ideas and competitive skills;
- Help launch careers and promote Canadian culture and heritage;
- Committing to financial and in-kind contributions, and YCW will cover a portion of the costs.
Please note that Young Canada Works (YCW) for Aboriginal Urban Youth is moving from the Department of Canadian Heritage website to the Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) website. During this time YCW for Aboriginal Urban Youth will continue its regular programming, and updates regarding the program will be found at http://nafc.ca/en/content/young-canada-works.
If you have any questions, concerns, or require any assistance, please contact the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC). The NAFC YCW Program Officer, Gabrielle Fayant, can be reached at gfayant@nafc.ca or 1-877-563-4844 extension 320, or the NAFC Program Manager, Brian Jackson can be reached at bjackson@nafc.ca or 1-877-563-4844 extension 326.
Thank you for your cooperation during this transition.
An Employer's Success Story…
[Translation] "Christine St-Arnaud of Trois-Rivières demonstrated all her capabilities with the task at hand, especially considering her great determination to jump out of her home province for the first time in her life! Once she had begun her job, Christine provided flawless and collaborative assistance. She was always first to lend a hand – briefly put, she always did a "little extra" for our small organization. Among her accomplishments are her contributions to our organization: the drafting of company profiles that provide our members with increased visibility, her participation in Global Fest (a multicultural festival in Calgary), recruiting new members, conducting research and document preparation. Additionally, she completed a photo montage that will be used to promote the province during our travel shows on a national and international level. Christine’s stay was brief but intense, and we are very grateful to the Young Canada Works program allowing us to obtain valuable and quality assistance."
– Julie Fafard, Developmental Tourism Officer, The Economic Development Council of Alberta
