2023/2024 PROGRAM GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions: - What type of job can I hire a student for?

Basin (map); • have existed for more than one year; • be a registered business/organization with a Revenue Canada business number; • be unable to hire a student without School Works funding; • indicate that hiring a student through the School Works will not displace a current employee; • demonstrate that the student’s work will take place within the Columbia Basin; • be able to supervise the stude. [...] HOURS REQUIREMENTS The intent of School Works is to provide the student with consecutive weeks of part-time employment during the school year to gain career-related experience. [...] Wages should be commensurate to the level of required experience and based upon the higher level of skill, responsibility and education required to complete the work, and will likely be higher than minimum wage. [...] To be successful, you must: • Meet all eligibility requirements outlined above; • Provide a safe and supervised employment environment; • Provide career related work experience that will enhance the student’s skills; • Follow health-related protocols as required by public bodies; • Pay a market wage rate; and • Commit and be accountable to the terms of the School Works contribution agreement. [...] Wages should be commensurate to the level of required experience and based upon the higher level of skill, responsibility and education required to complete the work, and will likely be higher than minimum wage.