ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — 4-Hers can sample work experiences through a new program called Investing in Me.
Erin Smith, program manager for 4-H Canada, said the placements will allow those aged 18-25 to explore career options, get hands-on experience and develop job skills.
“They could work on a farm for a week or for six weeks at a corporate office,” said Smith, during 4-H Canada’s annual meeting in May.
The national rural youth group will set up work placements, cover costs for travel to and from the job site and find host families.
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“We’re trying to be the link between the youth who want to experience and grow some ideas around what their career path might be or what they might want to take in university with those opportunities that are out there,” she said.
4-H Canada will launch the pilot project with HELP International in Saskatchewan and Food Share Toronto this summer. HELP International, an ecology and environmental farm, already has an internship program in place with youth participating in a meal sharing program and receiving a stipend of $5 per day.
Food Share Toronto is an urban food security organization active in creating rooftop gardens in inner city communities and educating at-risk youth in cooking and growing food.
