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Jobs For Youth Program

The Jobs For Youth Program provides wage support to Island employers to create additional employment opportunities for Island students aged 16 to 29. This program is 100% funded by the Government of Prince Edward Island and is administered by the Employment Development Agency. 

Students hired to fill positions of approved projects must be registered with the Employment Development Agency Jobs Registry. 

Employer Application Deadline: April 26, 2013

Who may apply?

The program has three components: Private Sector, Non-Profit Sector and Public Sector. Island businesses, non-profit organizations and provincial government departments may submit project proposals to hire students for periods ranging from eight to twelve weeks.

Guidelines

• Private Sector Guidelines
• Non-Profit Sector Guidelines

Program guidelines and applications are also available from the Employment Development Agency or by visiting any Access PEI location.

Forms

Employment Development Agency & PEI Government Seasonal Jobs Registry - Student Employment Application	(PDF)      (online)
Agence de développement de l’emploi et Registre des emplois saisonniers du gouvernement de l’Î.-P.-É. Demande d’emploi pour étudiants	(PDF)

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