Ontario Launches Summer Jobs Programs
February 1, 2010 12:02 PM
Ontario Summer Jobs 2010
McGuinty Government Helps Young People Succeed
More than 100,000 students will find jobs and gain important work experience this summer with assistance from the Ontario government.
Through Employment Ontario's Summer Jobs website, students can:
- Find job listings
- Get help to improve their marketing skills and resumé writing
- Learn how to start their own Summer Company
- Apply for summer jobs with the Ontario Government.
Employers are also being encouraged to hire students through a $2-per-hour hiring incentive.
Ontario's summer jobs programs and services are open to students aged 15 to 30 years who are planning to return to school this fall.Quick Facts
- Last summer, the government helped 110,521 Ontario students find jobs, a significant increase from 86,000 in 2008.
Learn More
- Find out about all summer jobs programs offered by the Ontario government by visiting our website at http://www.ontario.ca/summerjobs, or call Employment Ontario at 1-800-387-5656 to discuss job opportunities.
- Summer Jobs At Ontario Ministries
Contacts
- Public Inquiries
416-325-2929 or 1-800-387-5514
TTY 1-800-263-2892
- Ralph Benmergui
Minister's Office
416 326-1628
ralph.benmergui@ontario.ca - Tanya Blazina
Communications Branch
416-325-2746
tanya.blazina@ontario.ca
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
ontario.ca/postsecondary