🌞 Canada Summer Jobs: Supporting Youth & Communities 🇨🇦
Every summer, the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program helps thousands of young people (ages 15–30) gain meaningful, paid work experience — while supporting local businesses and non-profits.
In 2025, the program is creating over 70,000 summer jobs across the country in areas like:
✅ Climate action
✅ Community services
✅ Tourism & recreation
✅ Skilled trades and more
🗓️ Hiring deadline is July 21st, so it’s down to the wire — but there are still great opportunities out there for those looking to gain experience and earn a paycheque this summer.
Anyone interested, please send me a direct message, and I can forward you the list of employers in Kitchener Centre that are approved for this program.
This is a win for young workers, local employers, and Canada’s future economy. 🌱
#CanadaSummerJobs #YouthEmployment #SupportingYouth #kitchenercentre
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🌞 Canada Summer Jobs: Supporting Youth & Communities 🇨🇦 Every summer, the Canada…
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