Increased opportunities for young people who are interested in developing entrepreneurial skills or gaining on-the-job work experience are critical to building a strong, diverse, inclusive and innovative economy in Northern Ontario. COVID-19 and related public health measures are severely impacting private businesses and the organizations that support them. That is why the Government of Canada continues to work with small business owners, communities and business organizations to help throughout the pandemic as they adapt their strategies and activities to address the COVID-19 realities.
The Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), is allocating $312,500 to help provide talented Northern Ontario post-secondary graduates with the work experience they need to pursue their career aspirations. These FedNor investments are helping to bring youth and organizations together for a period of one year, giving them the tools and resources they need to play an active role in the recovery, rebuilding and re-energizing of the region's economy.
Pan-Northern youth initiative supported by FedNor
Ontario Culture Days
$40,000
With a $40,000 investment from FedNor's Northern Ontario Development Program, the Ontario Culture Days will hire a youth intern as a marketing and communications coordinator to help with the development and execution of a marketing plan. During this one-year project, the intern will be responsible for outreach initiatives and fostering partnerships in support of cultural tourism in Northern Ontario. This position will aid the non-profit organization to grow the depth and breadth of its network in Northern Ontario.
Northeastern Ontario youth initiatives supported by FedNor
Tri Town Ski Village Ltd.
$40,000
Thanks to a $40,000 investment through FedNor's Northern Ontario Development Program, the Tri Town Ski Village Ltd., a four-season multi-use facility located in the District of Timiskaming, will hire a business development intern to help complete and execute a marketing plan, conduct outreach and foster partnerships in support of Northern Ontario tourism. The intern will also be responsible for modernizing business processes and implementing post-pandemic operating best practices.
The Corporation of the City of North Bay
$35,000
With a $35,000 investment through FedNor's Northern Ontario Development Program, the Corporation of the City of North Bay will hire a youth intern to work in its engineering division of the water and wastewater department. The engineering intern will help establish an accurate inventory of water and wastewater municipal assets which will allow the City to gain a more accurate forecast of future development requirements.
Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce
$35,000
FedNor funding of $35,000, though its Northern Ontario Development Program, will enable the Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce to hire a youth intern to help the organization implement several strategies to enhance business viability and growth in the area. Specifically, the intern will create a new communications and marketing plan targeted to markets outside the Muskoka region. The intern will also support the Chamber with a new long-term strategic plan.
Muskoka Steamships and Historical Society
$35,000
With a $35,000 investment through FedNor's Northern Ontario Development Program, the Muskoka Steamships and Historical Society will hire a youth intern to assist with the organization's marketing initiatives. The intern will be responsible for developing, growing and managing the organization's current social media channels which include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn, as well as exploring other marketing opportunities.
Northcentral Ontario youth initiative supported by FedNor
Université de Hearst
$57,500
Thanks to a FedNor investment of $57,000, through its Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program, the Université de Hearst will hire a youth intern to help identify local labour needs, matching its students and graduates with employers seeking their particular skills. The intern will also assist in identifying available resources and tools in the region to help meet the labour and training needs of participating employers.
Northwestern Ontario youth initiatives supported by FedNor
The Friends of Chippewa Park
$35,000
FedNor funding of $35,000 has enabled the Friends of Chippewa Park to hire a youth intern as an event planner to help coordinate and implement Chippewa Park's 100th anniversary celebration, including promoting its century-old carousel. The five-day celebration will take place from July 28 to August 1, 2022. This investment was made through FedNor's Northern Ontario Development Program.
The North Superior Workforce Planning Board
$35,000
Thanks to a $35,000 investment from FedNor's Northern Ontario Development Program, the North Superior Workforce Planning Board will hire a youth intern to help develop a strategic plan with the goal of retaining college and university students in Thunder Bay and across Northwestern Ontario. Specifically, the intern will help conduct research by developing student and employer surveys, and by gathering labour migration data.
