Toronto Community Urges Creation of 10,000 Youth Jobs to Tackle Violence
Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 22:38
Community Demand for Youth Employment
The city of Toronto is facing high youth violence rates, prompting community groups to call for action.
Summit Highlights
The Toronto Youth Cabinet (TYC) hosted a summit at city hall, emphasizing the need for job opportunities. TYC executive director Stephen Mensah stated that creating a youth employment program for 2025 is essential.
Proposed Job Creation
- 10,000 additional summer jobs for youth.
- Focus on addressing youth violence through employment.
- Collaboration with local organizations to implement the plan.
This program aims to instill hope and create opportunities for young people in Toronto.
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