More than 2,000 job opportunities in natural resource management are available through five unique programs with the provincial government.

PHOTO CREDIT - Govt of Ontario

Cornwall - Mar. 16, 2011 - Local youths with an interest in the outdoors now have a chance to turn their passion into a paycheque with the provincial government.

This year, thousands of youth from across Ontario will have a chance to pursue their passion for Ontario's natural resources through experience-based work and learning positions.

More than 2,000 job opportunities in natural resource management areavailable through five unique programs:

• Ministry of Natural Resources Internships
• Ontario Ranger
• Ontario Stewardship Ranger
• Aboriginal Youth Work Exchange
• Post-secondary Co-op.

Last year, 10 youths from Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry were selected to participate in these programs. These opportunities are part of a broader youth employment initiative that includes the Ontario Internship and Summer Employment Opportunities programs.

These programs are part of the McGuinty government's Open Ontario plan to help every youth and student succeed and build a knowledge-based economy for the future.