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Canadian Youth Find Permanent Bio-Economy Jobs Through National Employment Programs
May 11, 2021 GMT
OTTAWA (BUSINESS WIRE) May 11, 2021
Targeted wage subsidy programs offered by BioTalent Canada have given a significant boost to youth employment in Canada’s thriving bio-economy, even during the pandemic, evidence suggests. In surveys conducted recently, 85% of the young employees supported by these wage subsidy programs had acquired permanent jobs. By addressing skills shortages and giving employers short- and longer-term wage support, the programs have produced an array of success stories, including the innovation of a potentially lifesaving COVID-19 antigen test developed with support from a University of Guelph graduate.