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CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Canada's program offers paid aviation internships for students
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) offers financial support up to $7,000 per placement to foster partnerships between employers and post-secondary institutions in Canada, enhancing work-integrated learning opportunities for students. The program aims to provide students with quality work experiences in high-demand fields, particularly focusing on the aviation and aerospace industry, through eligible activities like co-op placements, internships, and applied projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation and implementation of student work placements integrated with academic learning in the aviation and aerospace sectors.
- Development of partnerships between employers and post-secondary institutions to support student experiential learning opportunities.
- Execution of work-integrated learning projects such as co-op terms, internships, field experiences, or applied projects addressing workplace challenges in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies directly involved in the aviation industry
- Companies directly involved in the aerospace industry
- Suppliers of goods and services to the aviation industry
- Suppliers of goods and services to the aerospace industry
Who is not eligible
- Companies that are not directly or indirectly involved in the aviation and aerospace industry.
- Organizations that finance student salaries for placements through other federal programs or use federal operating funds to pay student wages.
Eligible expenses
- Wages and salaries paid to students during approved work placements.
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions across Canada
Additional information
- The employer and student application forms must contain matching names and email addresses for validation.
- Approval from CCAA is mandatory before the internship’s start date.
- Employers are encouraged to use the CCAA’s online matching service to find eligible students.
- Students must give permission for periodic reporting of employment information to CCAA and the Government of Canada during and after the placement.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). 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 CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)?
The Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) offers financial support up to $7,000 per placement to foster partnerships between employers and post-secondary institutions in Canada, enhancing work-integrated learning opportunities for students. The program aims to provide students with quality work experiences in high-demand fields, particularly focusing on the aviation and aerospace industry, through eligible activities like co-op placements, internships, and applied projects.
How much funding can be received?
CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) program?
To be eligible for the CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) program, you must:
Operate in the aviation or aerospace industry (directly or as a supplier).
Provide an increase in student placements over the previous year.
Obtain CCAA approval before the student’s employment start date.
What expenses are eligible under CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)?
Creation and implementation of student work placements integrated with academic learning in the aviation and aerospace sectors.
Development of partnerships between employers and post-secondary institutions to support student experiential learning opportunities.
Execution of work-integrated learning projects such as co-op terms, internships, field experiences, or applied projects addressing workplace challenges in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Who can I contact for more information about the CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)?
You can contact Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace (CCAA) by email at swpp@avaerocouncil.ca or by phone at (613) 727-8272 ext. 232.
Where is the CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) available?
The CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) program is available across Canada.
Is the CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
