DEADLINE APPROACHING!

It may not seem like warmer weather is around the corner, but for employers it’s time to start thinking about recruiting students this summer.

The employer application period for Canada Summer Jobs 2014 is now open. Applications are available at servicecanada.gc.ca/csj and must be submitted by January 31, 2014. These timelines are earlier than in the past and will give successful employers more time to hire students.

The Canada Summer Jobs program offers funding to not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses to help them create jobs for students aged 15 to 30.

By hiring students, employers benefit from the fresh perspective and new ideas they bring to the workplace. And students gain valuable, on-the-job experience. Investing in students benefits our community, economy and society as a whole. It’s a win-win for both students and employers.

I strongly encourage employers to apply for funding and give students the opportunity to develop the skills and gain the work experience they need to be successful, now and in the future.

Bev Shipley,M.P.
Lambton-Kent-Middlesex