grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Educational services
grant_single|grantors
  • Business + Higher Education Roundtable
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

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Find new talent with practical experience and future-relevant skills to help your business grow.

grant_single_labels|projects

grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 160,000

Expanding apprenticeships for Indigenous students in construction trades

$ 144,000

Developing WIL programs for newcomers in the culinary arts

$ 140,000

Creating WIL micro-placements for racialized students's financial sector

$ 80,000

Creating micro-placement opportunities for students with disabilities's service industry

$ 200,000

Creating customized WIL opportunities for Northern community students

grant_single_labels|admissibility

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

The grant is targeted at post-secondary students and Canadian businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to create or expand work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities. It aims to include students from equity-seeking groups, including those from rural, remote, and Northern communities, Indigenous students, racialized students, students with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant. The grant excludes the following types of companies:
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Individual consultants
  • Government agencies

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

This grant supports efforts that contribute to building meaningful Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) ecosystems across Canada, supporting diverse student populations as they transition from education to employment. The initiatives eligible for this grant focus on enhancing employer capacity, developing new WIL programs, and providing equitable opportunities for students.
  • Development and expansion of WIL opportunities in partnership with industry and educational institutions.
  • Creation of innovative WIL models such as micro-placements and competitions.
  • Building employer capacity and infrastructure to support diverse WIL placements.
  • Providing tools and resources for employers to facilitate quality WIL experiences.
  • Research and evaluation of WIL outcomes to identify successful practices and areas for improvement.

grant_single_labels|criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
  • Project relevance to the grant objectives
  • Demonstrated capacity to deliver the project
  • Potential impact and benefits of the project
  • Budget justification and financial sustainability
  • Evidence of partnerships or collaboration

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Here are additional relevant details for this initiative:
  • BHER's WIL Hub provides tools and resources that are continually updated, which stakeholders can leverage to enhance WIL placements.
  • The initiative aims to support sustainable and inclusive WIL ecosystems that cater to a diverse student population, including those from under-represented and equity-seeking groups.
  • Collaborative partnerships with various stakeholders, including educational institutions and industry leaders, are a focal point of the initiative to broaden WIL opportunities.
  • Efforts are made to evaluate and measure the impact of WIL programs, ensuring continuous improvement and relevance to labor market needs.

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