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By Ryan Remati-Paquette
December 5, 2025

What Can Accueillez un stagiaire Fund? Understanding Eligible Expenses

The Accueillez un stagiaire program is a valuable initiative for Quebec businesses seeking to integrate student interns into their workforce. By offering wage subsidies, this program not only helps address workforce needs but also promotes the inclusion of students from diverse backgrounds. For complete details on eligible expenses and funding amounts, consult the complete program guide.

Overview of Accueillez un stagiaire

Accueillez un stagiaire is designed to support Quebec businesses in hiring interns from vocational, college, or university levels. The program offers significant wage subsidies, covering up to 50% of an intern's salary, with higher coverage available for interns from diverse backgrounds. These internships provide businesses with operational support and fresh perspectives, while strengthening ties with educational institutions.

Funding Amounts & Rates

Under the program, businesses can receive:

  • Up to 50% of the gross salary of each eligible intern, capped at $5,000 per student.

  • Up to 70% for interns from diverse backgrounds or first-year students, with a maximum of $7,000.

For detailed funding calculations and the latest amounts, refer to the complete program guide.

Eligible Expenses

Wage Support

The primary expense covered by Accueillez un stagiaire is the gross salary of interns. This includes:

  • Salaries for vocational, college, and university-level interns.

  • Additional wage support for interns from underrepresented groups.

Operational Support

Interns can contribute significantly to daily operations, helping with:

  • Administrative tasks.

  • Project-specific roles.

  • Innovation-driven assignments.

Training and Development

While the program focuses on wage subsidies, businesses may also invest in:

  • Onboarding programs for interns.

  • Skills development workshops, enhancing the internship experience.

For a comprehensive list of eligible expenses, see the complete program guide.

Ineligible Expenses

The program does not cover:

  • Non-wage expenses such as equipment purchase.

  • Intern-related travel costs.

  • Any bonuses or incentives outside the defined wage subsidy.

Businesses should verify all expense categories in the complete program guide.

Conclusion

Accueillez un stagiaire provides substantial financial support to Quebec businesses aiming to enrich their workforce with student interns. By understanding what expenses are covered, organizations can strategically plan their internship programs to maximize benefits. For detailed guidance on eligible expenses and the full scope of funding, consult the complete program guide.

About the author

Ryan Remati-Paquette - Canadian grants specialist

Ryan Remati-Paquette

Canadian grants specialist
Working at helloDarwin for some time now, I'm in charge of providing you with the information you need on government aid. Dedicated to helping companies in Quebec and Canada reach their full potential, I write on the helloDarwin blog about the various programs, allowances and funding available to enable organizations to make their digital transformation through access to federal and provincial support.

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