Released on June 13, 2013
Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan reminds Saskatchewan youth aged 14 and 15 looking for summer employment that they must complete Saskatchewan’s Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course (YWRCC) to secure a job.
Since 2010, more than 23,000 Saskatchewan youth have completed the course. The mandatory job readiness course teaches youth about their rights and responsibilities as it relates to health, safety and labour standards in the workplace.
“I’m really pleased with the very favourable response from students, parents, educators and employers to this unique program,” Morgan said. “This course provides valuable education about hazards in the workplace and employee/employer expectations, rights and duties.”
While young workers are able to apply for jobs and go for interviews before completing the certificate, they must provide a copy of the completed certificate to their employer on or before their first day of work. All 14 and 15 year-olds must also have the consent of their parent or guardian in order to work.
The course can be taken online at www.lrws.gov.sk.ca/ywrcc. You can also learn more about YWRCC at 1-800-667-1783.
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For more information, contact:
Bill Stovin
Labour Relations and Workplace Safety
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0926