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Career Focus
Funding for youth career-related work experiences
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides funding of up to 80% of the costs associated with approved activities. It supports career-related work experiences for youth, including workplace coaching and mentoring, to help participants gain skills and transition into the labour market.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Career-related work experiences for youth.
- Workplace coaching and/or mentoring linked to the work experience.
- Activities that help participants gain employment experience and support their transition into the labour market or their studies.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Municipal governments.
- Aboriginal organizations, including band councils, tribal councils, and self-government entities.
- For-profit organizations.
- Provincial and territorial governments, institutions, agencies, and Crown corporations.
Eligible expenses
- Costs associated with operating and delivering approved activities.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Career Focus Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Career Focus. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Career Focus?
This program provides funding of up to 80% of the costs associated with approved activities. It supports career-related work experiences for youth, including workplace coaching and mentoring, to help participants gain skills and transition into the labour market.
How much funding can be received?
Career Focus Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Career Focus program?
To be eligible for the Career Focus program, you must:
At least 8 youth participants.
Rural or remote exception may apply.
Career-related work experience with mentoring.
What expenses are eligible under Career Focus?
Career-related work experiences for youth.
Workplace coaching and/or mentoring linked to the work experience.
Activities that help participants gain employment experience and support their transition into the labour market or their studies.
Who can I contact for more information about the Career Focus?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) or by phone at 1-800-935-5555.
Where is the Career Focus available?
The Career Focus program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Career Focus?
Career Focus is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Service Canada