A new program, offering BC employers a $2000 hiring incentive (up to 3 employees at $2000 each) to hire eligible youth between the ages of 15 and 29.
The Youth Skills BC program, funded through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement, has been specifically created as easy-to-use for employers and employees. There is also an additional training allowance, of up to $1000, available should an employer wish to train their new employee externally.
The criteria for the potential employee to qualify for YSBC:
Aged 15 - 29
Not currently receiving EI and must not have received EI within the past 36 months; or 60 months for a parental claim
Not a full-time student or returning to school
Is a resident of BC and legally entitled to work in Canada
Not participating in any other government funded program
The criteria for the employer to qualify for YSBC:
In business for a minimum of one year
In good standing with WCB
To learn more about the program (available until March 2012) please visit http://www.bowmanemployment.com/ysbc/.
You can read a little more about the program, download the application form, fill it out (save a copy for your files) and submit it to us when you're ready. Please note that we will require an original or faxed signature. To see the official Press Release, please click here.
