Government Partners Involved in the Youth Employment Strategy
Eleven Government of Canada departments and agencies are involved in the Youth Employment Strategy.
About the Youth Employment Strategy
The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition into the labour market.
How is the program delivered?
The Youth Employment Strategy is comprised of three program streams: Skills Link, Career Focus, and Summer Work Experience. Each participating department or agency delivers programming in at least one program stream.
Skills Link
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Career Focus
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Canadian Heritage
- Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage
- Young Canada Works at Building Careers in English and French
Canadian International Development Agency
Environment Canada
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Industry Canada
- Community Access Program (CAP) Youth Initiative (Career Focus stream)
- Technical Work Experience Program (TWEP), Computers for Schools
National Research Council Canada
Natural Resources Canada
Summer Work Experience
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Canadian Heritage
- Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Young Canada Works for Aboriginal Urban Youth
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Industry Canada
- Community Access Program (CAP) Youth Initiative (Summer Work Experience stream)
- Small Business Internship Program
Parks Canada
Where to find more information
- Call 1-800-935-5555 (TTY: 1-800-926-9105)
- Write to us at:
- Youth Employment Strategy
140 Promenade du Portage
Phase IV, 4th Floor
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A OJ9
- Youth Employment Strategy