Two regional organizations are receiving FedNor funding to help support young workers.
The Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre is getting 366-thousand dollars to enhance its “Youth Effect” project.
The three-year initiative is designed to provide entrepreneurial youth with a 15-week learning and training placement with an innovative business.
The Northern Policy Institute is receiving more than 31-grand to hire a youth intern to track immigration assets and growth across Northern Ontario.
One community in the Kenora district is also benefiting from FedNor funding to support youth entrepreneurs.
Pikangikum First Nation is getting 272-thousand dollars to expand its Youth Sawmill Program.
It provides essential work experience for youth while increasing productivity at the local sawmill.
The federal government is spending 3.9 million to expand entrepreneurial opportunities and create more jobs for Northern Ontario youth.
