Ready-To-Work (RTW) Youth Program
Amount:
No Fixed Amount
Type of Program:
Wage Subsidy
Description:
The RTW Youth Program is a fully funded federal program and is intended for youth aged 15-30 who are facing a barrier in their life holding them back from obtaining meaningful employment. The program has an 8 weeks classroom training component and a 12-week work placement of their choice in the tourism industry. It will supplement half the participants’ pay (to a maximum of 50% of minimum wage for 40hrs per week) to help the employers provide an optimal learning environment for participants.
Comments on Funding:
Funding is up to 50% of the minimum wage for 40hrs per week.
When It Ends:
Closed
Deadline:
2020 dates to be announced
Eligibility:
Application Steps:
can complete the online RTW WAIT-LIST to be notified when there is new session starting,
must contact Kim Smith or call 902-566-5008 for more information and questions/concerns.
Other Things to Note:
No new start dates have been announced since 2019.
Program Contact:
