Funding Opportunity – Young Canada Works (YCW)

November 16, 2022

Funding Amount: up to $10,000 per job (generally covers 50% of employment costs)
Express Interest in Applying: by November 30, 2022

The Young Canada Works (2023) employment program is now open.

Young Canada Works (YCW) offers a variety of short-term job and internship programs to job seekers and employers. Eligible employers can benefit from wage subsidies and access to talented youth with innovative ideas and competitive skills. YCW works with employers who propose projects that support YCW’s general objectives including helping young Canadians gain practical work experience, develop their skills, enhance their employability, and learn more about their career options; increasing the pool of skilled and qualified candidates in the heritage, arts or cultural sectors; and enhancing the knowledge and appreciation of Canada’s achievements and cultural heritage.

Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (YCWHO)
This program lasts between six and 16 weeks and supports organizations in Canada that have a heritage mandate such as a museum, archives, library, or managing a heritage site.

YCWHO generally provides approximately 50% of total eligible employment costs (wages, benefits, and other eligible expenses)

For more information, please review the YCW Employer Guide:

If you are interested in applying, please contact either Funding and Grants Coordinator Max Smith (max.smith@trca.ca) or Samuel Hale (samuel.hale@trca.ca), by November 30, 2022 to express your interest.