Scholarships for Young Canadians in Retail

April 16th, 2006 by admin

The issue of skilled labour continues to be a major concern for many industries across Canada. Specifically, it’s the shortage of skilled labour that is making Canadian business owners, including small, mid- and large sized retailers, particularly nervous. Albertans and British Columbians are already experiencing this reality and know all too well its effects. Competition to recruit and retain entry-level, management, and skilled labour has and will become a key challenge for retailers across the country.

Now more than ever, it is important to support Canada’s young adults in choosing viable careers and providing them with the tools they need to reach their goals. That’s why Retail Council of Canada, in co-operation with retailers from across the country, has developed the annual Retail as a Career Scholarship Program. This program recognizes retail’s rising stars by providing financial assistance to post-secondary students intent on pursuing a career in the dynamic world of retail.

By June 2006, Retail Council of Canada and its retail partners will have provided more than $50,000 in financial assistance to students across Canada.

This year, twenty $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students from across the country who are pursuing a post-secondary education in retail or a business-related program, such as fashion merchandising/marketing, graphic design, advertising, communications and more. The deadline for 2006 scholarship applications is quickly approaching - Friday, April 21. For more information on the program and how to apply, visit www.retaileducation.ca or call (888) 373-8245.

Source: The Voice Online (www.voiceonline.com)

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