Canada Summer Jobs
Students working for a better Nanaimo-Alberni

NANAIMO, BC, JUNE 9, 2010— More Nanaimo-Alberni students will have an opportunity to gain valuable work experience and earn money for the upcoming school year thanks to a Government of Canada’s Summer Jobs initiative. James Lunney, Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Alberni made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

“Through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, our government is increasing funding to Canada Summer Jobs, to create jobs for students and help them develop their skills,” said Lunney. “Our government is happy to give a hand-up to students who are eager for a tangible work experience and who would like to contribute to their local community and economy.”

The Government of Canada is committed to helping students in Nanaimo-Alberni. This year, through the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, approximately 73 agreements have been signed and about 139 summer jobs will be created for local students. 

Canada’s Economic Action Plan increased funding by $10 million in 2009, and is again providing an additional $10 million in 2010, for Canada Summer Jobs. The initiative provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, public sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to create summer jobs and opportunities for students. It benefits the needs of the employer, the students and their communities.

“Our government is committed to helping students participate in our economic recovery, accumulate positive work experience and prepare for future success” concluded Lunney.
 
Further information on youth employment opportunities can be found at www.youth.gc.ca.