MANNVILLE, AB —More Vegreville – Wainwright  students will have an opportunity to gain valuable work experience and earn money for the upcoming school year thanks to a Government of Canada initiative. Leon Benoit Member of Parliament for Vegreville – Wainwright made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

“Our Government has received a strong mandate from Canadians to continue creating jobs and economic growth,” said Mr. Benoit. “That’s why, starting in 2011, we have permanently increased the budget for the Canada Summer Jobs initiative by $10 million. The additional funding will create as many as 3 500 additional jobs for students this summer across Canada, strengthening the local economies of our communities.”

Vegreville – Wainwright will receive $424 936 in Canada Summer Jobs funding, which will enable 119 students to gain the skills and experience they need to compete in today’s labour market.

“Canada Summer Jobs benefits our community, our local economy and especially the students of Vegreville – Wainwright,” added Mr. Benoit. “Through this initiative and others, our government is helping Canada’s youth succeed now and in the future.”

Canada Summer Jobs is an important part of the government’s long-term Youth Employment Strategy that helps young people get the information, skills and work experience they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.