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Cision Canada
5 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Statement from Secretary of State Anna Gainey on World Youth Skills Day 2025 Français
GATINEAU, QC, July 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Secretary of State (Children and Youth), Anna Gainey, today issued the following statement to highlight World Youth Skills Day 2025: ''Today, we mark United Nation's World Youth Skills Day. Young Canadians grew up with technology and are helping redefine what it means to work with digital tools. Further developing digital skills and encouraging youth to learn skilled trades are key to building the workforce of tomorrow. Our initiatives help young people tackle the important challenges and shifts that technologies are bringing to an increasingly digitally focused labour market. Through the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), post-secondary students receive hands-on work experience in their field of study. For example, projects supported by the Information and Communications Technology Council and Technation provide students with opportunities in tech-immersive roles such as cybersecurity, AI, health tech, digital technologies, agri-tech and more. Canada Summer Jobs provides youth between the ages of 15 and 30 years old with a range of job opportunities, including in digital fields. Your new government recognizes the importance of the development of high-demand skills such as digital skills and skilled trades. We will continue to invest in Canadians to build the strongest economy in the G7 and help Canada's youth gain the skills they need to get good jobs. Join me in wishing all a happy World Youth Skills Day!'' Job Bank SOURCE Employment and Social Development Canada Contacts: For media enquiries, please contact: Aaron Rosenbaum, Communications Assistant, Office of the Secretary of State (Children and Youth), [email protected]; Media Relations Office, Employment and Social Development Canada, 819-994-5559, [email protected]
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Boost your team this summer with student talent! Access up to $7,000 in funding through the Student Work Placement Program.
TORONTO, May 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Canadian employers are once again invited to apply for funding from the Magnet Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) for the Summer 2025 term. Since 2019, Magnet has been part of the network of organizations responsible for the delivery of SWPP, which provides eligible employers with wage subsidies for quality student work placements. Subsidies cover: Up to 50 percent of the wage cost for the placement (up to a maximum of $5,000 per placement) Up to 70 percent (up to a maximum of $7,000 per placement) for first-year students and under-represented groups, such as women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Indigenous students, people with disabilities, and newcomers Magnet is now accepting applications for Summer 2025 placements. Employers can apply to receive funding for each post-secondary student they hire with a start date from May 1 to August 31, 2025. To learn more about eligibility and to start an application, visit SWPP: Strengthening Canada's Workforce, One Placement at a Time Since its launch in 2017, SWPP has supported over 249,000 work opportunities for students in all fields of study, including health services, transportation, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, and more. The program is a proven model for building future-ready talent pipelines, enhancing productivity, and strengthening local economies. Based on surveys of participating employers, the benefits of SWPP are clear: 86% of employers said they had an excellent experience 48% hired students long-term after their placement Each SWPP hire created an additional $400 in value per month for their employer At a time when developing skills for Canada's key sectors and bolstering talent pipelines for small businesses is more critical than ever, SWPP offers a significant boost for students and employers, especially small and medium-sized businesses. Apply Now and Invest in Canada's Future Workforce Magnet is proud to serve as one of the national delivery partners for SWPP and is committed to helping employers connect with student talent to meet their business needs. For more information, visit or contact us at info@ About the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) The Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) provides wage-subsidies to employers across Canada to create work-integrated learning opportunities for post-secondary students. The program is delivered by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). About Magnet Housed at Toronto Metropolitan University, Magnet is a centre of innovation focused on the future of work. As a centre of innovation, our mission is to transform the future of work through strategic collaboration and the development of digital solutions. We leverage a vast network of partners and harness cutting-edge technologies to address emerging workforce challenges, fostering a more inclusive and dynamic economic landscape across Canada. Magnet SWPP is funded by the Government of Canada's Student Work Placement Program. SOURCE Magnet View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
Cision Canada
20-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Boost your team this summer with student talent! Access up to $7,000 in funding through the Student Work Placement Program. Français
TORONTO, May 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Canadian employers are once again invited to apply for funding from the Magnet Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) for the Summer 2025 term. Since 2019, Magnet has been part of the network of organizations responsible for the delivery of SWPP, which provides eligible employers with wage subsidies for quality student work placements. Subsidies cover: Up to 50 percent of the wage cost for the placement (up to a maximum of $5,000 per placement) Up to 70 percent (up to a maximum of $7,000 per placement) for first-year students and under-represented groups, such as women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Indigenous students, people with disabilities, and newcomers Magnet is now accepting applications for Summer 2025 placements. Employers can apply to receive funding for each post-secondary student they hire with a start date from May 1 to August 31, 2025. To learn more about eligibility and to start an application, visit SWPP: Strengthening Canada's Workforce, One Placement at a Time Since its launch in 2017, SWPP has supported over 249,000 work opportunities for students in all fields of study, including health services, transportation, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, and more. The program is a proven model for building future-ready talent pipelines, enhancing productivity, and strengthening local economies. Based on surveys of participating employers, the benefits of SWPP are clear: 86% of employers said they had an excellent experience 48% hired students long-term after their placement Each SWPP hire created an additional $400 in value per month for their employer At a time when developing skills for Canada's key sectors and bolstering talent pipelines for small businesses is more critical than ever, SWPP offers a significant boost for students and employers, especially small and medium-sized businesses. Apply Now and Invest in Canada's Future Workforce Magnet is proud to serve as one of the national delivery partners for SWPP and is committed to helping employers connect with student talent to meet their business needs. For more information, visit or contact us at [email protected]. The Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) provides wage-subsidies to employers across Canada to create work-integrated learning opportunities for post-secondary students. The program is delivered by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). As a centre of innovation, our mission is to transform the future of work through strategic collaboration and the development of digital solutions. We leverage a vast network of partners and harness cutting-edge technologies to address emerging workforce challenges, fostering a more inclusive and dynamic economic landscape across Canada. Magnet SWPP is funded by the Government of Canada's Student Work Placement Program.
