PM participates in Take our Kids to Work Day

Prime Minister Stephen Harper spent time today with Chandler, a grade-9 student from Claresholm, Alberta, as part of the national Take Our Kids to Work Day. Chandler earned the opportunity to meet the Prime Minister by winning a photo contest organized by The Learning Partnership along with Scotiabank to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Take Our Kids to Work program.

“I was pleased to have this opportunity to share my day with Chandler,” said the Prime Minister.  “Take Our Kids to Work day is a valuable initiative that brings families closer together, inspires young Canadians to excel and teaches respect for the value of work.” 

Chandler met with the Prime Minister and Mrs. Harper at 24 Sussex this morning before travelling with Prime Minister Harper to Parliament Hill, where he gave Chandler a tour of his Centre Block office.  Chandler will also be the Prime Minister’s guest at Question Period.

The Take Our Kids to Work initiative was created in 1994 by the Learning Partnership, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to strong public education in Canada.  Through the program, students shadow a family member or volunteer at their work, allowing the young people to explore possible careers.  Each year, approximately 250,000 students participate in about 75,000 workplaces across Canada.

The Government of Canada has supported investments in learning and development for Canada’s young people. Initiatives include grants to the YMCA and YWCA to create internships for young people and funding for the Canada Summer Jobs program.

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