Jobs, jobs and more jobs

The Ontario government recently announced plans to increase hiring of youth through its Youth Action Plan. Through its Summer Jobs for Youth program, the Province intends to create 320 new after-school jobs across the GTA during the school year, increasing to 440 next year. As well, the government plans to expand the Youth in Policing Initiative across the province to provide 270 new after-school jobs during the school year. The Province also aim to launch a jobs initiative in partnership with the private sector that will include a jobs/internships stream, a mentorship stream, an entrepreneurial stream, and a stream to engage schools and the community. In addition, the provincial government means to add 220 more summer jobs through its Focus on Youth program.