BC Youth in Manufacturing Initiative
As part of the Future Ready Action Plan, the Province of B.C. is providing $3 million to Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) to deliver the new Youth in Manufacturing Initiative, which will support training and short-term, paid work placements for up to 500 B.C. youth aged 16-21 starting in fall 2023.
Eligible employers will receive up to $3,500 per youth placement to offset onboarding and wage costs.
The initiative will be open to all B.C. youth, and will promote the inclusion of under-represented people such as women and Indigenous youth.
BC's Youth in Manufacturing initiative is part of the StrongerBC Future Ready Action Plan to make skills training more affordable and accessible, and to respond to the biggest challenge heard from businesses – the need for people.
To review the most recent press release shared by the Province of British Columbia, click here.
Are you ready to apply?
Interested Manufacturers:
If you are interested in learning more about this program, or are interested in participating as an employer, please fill out the form below. Our team will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Interested Youth / Educators:
Stand out among applicants with a financial subsidy to offset your onboarding, on-the-job training and wage costs.
If you are interested in learning more about this program, or are interested in participating as an employer, please fill out the form below. Our team will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
“Manufacturing careers are challenging, fulfilling and require skills and competencies that are continuously evolving. There are many career paths within the manufacturing sector, in addition to traditional production related roles. The experiences shared by this project will help youth rise to develop expected skills, attitudes and habits needed to be successful in the workforce."
JP Giroux, President | Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium
