BioTalent — Student Work Placement Program
At a glance
- Max. $7,000
- 70% of project cost
- Unspecified
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- BioTalent Canada
Overview
Eligibility criteria
The eligibility criteria for this grant include being enrolled as a full-time or part-time student at a Canadian post-secondary institution, being a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person legally entitled to work in Canada, and studying fields related to STEM, business, or other programs.
- Enrolled as a full-time or part-time student at a Canadian post-secondary education institution
- A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person legally entitled to work in Canada
- Studying in fields related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), business, and/or any other program
Who is eligible
There are eligible types of companies for this grant:
- Biotechnology or healthcare organizations
Who is not eligible
There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for the grant based on the grant context:
- Post-secondary institutions (universities, colleges, and polytechnics) are no longer eligible to participate in SWPP as the employer of record.
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for the Student Work Placement Program grant include:
- Wage subsidies to cover 50%-70% of a student's salary
- Funds to hire students from STEM, healthcare, business, and other programs
- Training programs access provided by BioTalent Canada
Eligible projects & activities
Projects or activities eligible for this grant:
- Creating work-integrated learning opportunities in biotechnology or healthcare
- Hiring students from Canadian post-secondary institutions
- Providing full- or part-time work opportunities for a minimum of 10 hours/week
- Supporting first-year students and under-represented groups
Evaluation & selection criteria
Below are the evaluation and selection criteria for the Student Work Placement Program grant:
- Demonstrated need for funding to support student work placements
- Alignment of the proposed work placement with the program's objectives
- Clear plan for integrating the student into the organization and providing valuable work experience
- Commitment to support the student's learning and development
- Capacity to provide a safe and inclusive work environment for the student
- Potential for the work placement to lead to future employment opportunities
How to apply
- Step 1: Sign in to your BioTalent Canada user account
- Step 2: On your dashboard, click on the “My Applications” under Wage Subsidy Applications
- Step 3: Click on the “Submit new wage subsidy application” button to get started
Grant Summary:
The Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) offers wage subsidies to employers in biotechnology and healthcare industries to hire students and provide valuable work-integrated learning opportunities.
Detailed Explanation of the Student Work Placement Program:
The Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) by BioTalent Canada aims to enhance the job-readiness of students in STEM, healthcare, business, and other fields by providing wage subsidies to employers. This initiative allows employers to access funds to hire students, develop new talent, and leverage a pool of workers eager to enhance their skills. The program covers up to 50% (maximum of $5,000) and 70% (maximum of $7,000) of a student's salary for first-year students and under-represented groups like women in STEM, indigenous students, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities.
Employers offering full- or part-time work opportunities at a minimum of 10 hours per week for 4 to 16 weeks can participate, provided the position has a biotechnology or healthcare focus, or the employer has such a focus. To qualify, students must be enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution, studying in STEM, business, or related programs, and legally entitled to work in Canada. The program aims to create job opportunities in bio-economy and healthcare fields while helping employers offset hiring costs.
In addition to providing wage subsidies, the SWPP offers free access to BioTalent Canada's training programs, such as the “Essential Skills Fundamentals Training Program” and “Technical Skills Fundamentals Training Program,” enhancing participants' skills and competitiveness in the job market. Employers can connect with academic partners to access student talent, creating a win-win situation for both employers and students. By supporting work-integrated learning, the SWPP contributes to building a skilled workforce and addressing labor market shortages in Canada's bio-economy and healthcare sectors.
