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No summer job? Here’s how your kids can stay productive
- Youth unemployment in Canada was 14.3% in April, prompting a shift toward productive summer activities.
- Volunteering is highlighted as one of the best ways for teens to gain skills and network for future work.
- Unpaid work can evolve into paid opportunities, helping build a resume and references.
- Public libraries and YMCA programs offer free training and employment support for youth.
- Entrepreneurship is presented as a viable summer path when paid work isn’t available.
- JA Canada and other organizations offer modules to build business plans and market insights.
- Experts advise teens to keep long-term goals in mind and not view blue-collar jobs as failures.
- Summer can help teens gain health, skills, and credentials beyond traditional jobs.
- Public libraries and community programs provide structured support for youth job seekers.
- Parents are encouraged to help teens translate volunteer work into future opportunities.
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