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Key Findings and Grades - Employment and Training
FAST FACTS
More Youth at Work
In 2006, about 57% of youth age 15 to 24 were participating in Vancouver’s labour force, up nine percentage points from 2001. More than half of us worked in sales and services occupations, and many of us work and go to school at the same time.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
Male vs. Female
The average annual income for youth age 15 to 24 in Vancouver was $11,936 in 2005. Male youth earned an average of nearly $1,300 more a year than females – $12,594 compared to $11,298 for female youth.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
How Young is too Young?
In B.C., we can start working between age 12 and 14, if our parents give their permission. A permit is required from the Director of Employment Standards for children under 12 years.
Source: B.C. Ministry of Labour and Citizens’ Services
YOUTH IN ACTION
Youth Spot
Finding work can be a hurdle for young people. Youth Spot has been helping youth find sustainable employment since 2001. Operating on a drop-in basis, Youth Spot provides one-to-one employment assistance, everything from access to their fax machine to help writing cover letters and preparing for job interviews. Youth Spot is operated by the Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House.
www.youthspot.ca