Federal government offering summer work for eligible indigenous youth
OTTAWA — The federal government plans to offer summer jobs to 60 indigenous post-secondary students, building on a pilot program that began last year.
The program, which will have twice the openings this year as it did in 2016, offers the students up to 14 weeks of work in federal departments and agencies.
The Treasury Board says the project offers on-the-job learning, professional development and networking, as well as cultural events and mentorship opportunities for participants.
It is part of an effort to attract more young indigenous people into the federal public service.