[Advisors] Fwd: DS4Y Internship Program - Western Canada - launching now

[Marita Moll]

Hello colleagues. Some news from fellow director, Tracey Axelson. Maybe 
you or someone you know can make use of this program:

Marita

VCN is now the Western Canada representative for Employment and Social 
Development Canada's Digital Skills for Youth Program.  This $2.4 
Million project provides for up to $12,000 matching wage subsidy for 
employers with a tech-related need and willingness to work with someone 
seeking their first career-related position.

Internships are to last a minimum of 900 hours and there are no 
restrictions in terms fo keeping the staffer on at the end of the 
proposed term.  AND - the intern (legally able to work in Canada and 
under the age of 30), will benefit with up to $3000 each for upskilling 
which will be largely available online.

Here's the link to find out more: https://yid.vcn.bc.ca/

Tracey Axelsson
Executive Director - *Vancouver Community Network (VCN)*
280 - 111 West Hastings Street,    Vancouver, BC  V6B 1H4
t: 778.724.0241



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