Canada Invests in Green Jobs for Youth
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28 May 2025, 19:30 GMT+10
May 28, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario Natural Resources Canada
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, announced $15 million to create 470 employment and skills training opportunities for youth across Canada in natural resources sectors including energy, forestry, mining, earth sciences and clean technology.
Through the Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP) - Green Jobs, employers in natural resources sectors can apply for funding to hire, train and mentor youth aged 15 to 30 for up to 12 months. These job opportunities will ensure that Canada's natural resources sectors remain a source of economic growth and prosperity in the future.
STIP - Green Jobs is part of the Government of Canada's Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), which supports youth in gaining the hands-on skills and experience they need to effectively transition into the labour market.
Visit Natural Resources Canada's STIP - Green Jobs page to find out how to apply to be an employer or an intern.
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