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                                      <div dir="ltr">Hello colleagues.
                                        Some news from fellow director,
                                        Tracey Axelson. Maybe you or
                                        someone you know can make use of
                                        this program:<br>
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                                        Marita<br>
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                                            <div>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.   </div>
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                                            <div>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.  </div>
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                                            <div>Here's the link to find
                                              out more: <a
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                                          Tracey Axelsson</div>
                                        <div>Executive Director - <b>Vancouver
                                            Community Network (VCN)</b></div>
                                        <div>280 - 111 West Hastings
                                          Street,    Vancouver, BC  
                                           V6B 1H4</div>
                                        <div>t: 778.724.0241    </div>
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