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Get Help Finding a Youth or Student Job

If you're a student looking for a job, you can get help through these programmes—regardless of your background or circumstances.

Youth Job Connection

You get at least 60 hours of paid training to prepare you for the workplace, a job for up to 6 months, job­coaching and help with the transition from school to work, or to ongoing employment once the program ends. 

Who is eligible(具备条件的): between 16 and 29 years old; not attending full­time school or training. 

Youth Job Connection Summer

You get at least 20 hours of paid training to prepare you for the workplace, summer jobs that last for up to 8 weeks (parttime and afterschool jobs are available if they don't conflict with school), jobcoaching and help returning to school after the programme ends.

Who is eligible: between 18 and 20 years old; a high school student planning to stay in or return to school, or to move on to postsecondary education. 

MARS Studio

You are guided to learn critical skills you need to solve complex 21st century challenges, build networks with peers, coaches, and leaders, and pursue your innovative ideas for bold change in society. 

Who is eligible: 8­month fellowship for young people aged 18～29. 

Starter Company Programme

You get guidance business knowledge and funding to start, grow, or buy a small business. To qualify for funding of up to $5，000, you need to be able to contribute at least 25% of the grant amount. 

Who is eligible: between 18 and 29 years old; applicants must not be attending school full time. 

1. （1） Which programme is suitable for a 16-year-old student?

   A . Youth Job Connection. B . Youth Job Connection Summer. C . MARS Studio. D . Starter Company Programme.
3. （2） What is special about Youth Job Connection Summer?

   A . It is intended for students only. B . It provides the longest training. C . It offers business knowledge. D . It helps return to school after the programme ends.
5. （3） What do all of these programs offer?

   A . A well-paid job. B . Paid training. C . Job guidance. D . High salary.