AAFC 2025-2026 Youth Employment and Skills Program
Posted: January 29, 2025
Categories: GoodFoodBites / Opportunities
The intake for the 2025-2026 Youth Employment and Skills Program, delivered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), is now open.
Applications will be accepted until February 24, 2025.
The Youth Employment and Skills Program helps support employers who hire youth (between the age of 15 and 30 inclusive) for agricultural related jobs by providing funding for 50% of wages to a maximum of $14,000 to employ one (1) employee.
In addition, the following employers, if approved, are eligible to receive 80% of total eligible costs, up to a maximum of $14,000:
- Indigenous individuals or organizations
- Employers who hire a youth facing barriers
“The Youth Employment and Skills Program is more than just an employment program – it’s an investment in the future of our agriculture and agri-food sector,” shared the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. “This program helps employers meet their staffing needs, while giving our young people some support to get their foot in the door – or onto the field – and pursue a career in agriculture. I encourage folks to take advantage of this vitally important program.”
Learn more, including how to apply, on the AAFC website here.