Service Canada Centres for Youth Open for Business

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Jun 16 (MARKET WIRE) --
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills
Development, today reminded employers and students that more than 300
Service Canada Centres for Youth (SCCY) across Canada have recently
opened for business.

SCCYs help youth improve their job search skills to be competitive in the
labour market. As well, they offer employers a simple, free and popular
place to advertise job postings so that they can find the best
individuals to fill their positions.

"The Government of Canada is helping students get the work experience
they need to fully participate in the job market," said Minister Finley.
"In light of the current economy, it is important that we help employers
support students and community needs. Service Canada Centres for Youth
are a great way for students and employers to connect."

SCCYs offer a number of in-house and community outreach services
specially designed to help students find a job, including detailed job
postings in a variety of fields, many links to employers, useful
information on workplace health and safety, new student financial
assistance measures and other government programs and services.

Youth and employers are encouraged to visit their local SCCY. Please
consult www.servicecanada.gc.ca or call 1 800 O-Canada to find the
location nearest you.

SCCYs are part of the Government of Canada's strategy to create the best
educated, most skilled and most flexible workforce in the world. The
Government underscored this commitment in January when it introduced
Canada's Economic Action Plan, a key component of which is to create more
and better opportunities for Canadian workers through skills development.

Canada's Economic Action Plan contains increased funding of $20 million
for Canada Summer Jobs to also help Canadian students acquire skills and
work experience. With the additional funding, the Government of Canada
will now make $107.5 million available annually through Canada Summer
Jobs for the next two years. To learn more about Canada's Economic Action
Plan, visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.

This news release is available in alternative formats on request.

Contacts:
Office of Minister Finley
Michelle Bakos
Press Secretary
819-994-2482

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
National Media Relations Office
819-994-5559

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