Area employers have an opportunity to receive financial assistance so they can hire youth employees.
The Youth Skills BC (YSBC) workplace pilot program is a new program, offering British Columbia employers a $2,000 hiring incentive (up to three employees at $2,000 each) to hire eligible youth between the ages of 15 and 29.
The YSBC program, funded through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement, has been specifically created as an easy-to-use program for employers and employees.
There is also an additional training allowance, of up to $1,000, available should an employer wish to train their new employee externally.
The criteria for the employer to qualify for YSBC is it must have been in business for a minimum of one year, and is in good standing with WCB.
To learn more about the program, which is available until March 2012, visit www.bowmanemployment.com/ysbc/.
