CCAA — Student Work Placement Program
Canada
Canada's program offers paid aviation internships for students
grant_single|update March 6, 2025
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Transportation and warehousing
grant_single|grantors
- Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace (CCAA)
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grant_card_status|open
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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.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
The CCAA Student Work Placement Program provides financial support through wage subsidies to enhance placement opportunities for students in the aviation and aerospace sectors. The program is structured to encourage employers to increase the number of quality student placements available.
- Wage subsidies cover up to 70% of the salary cost for each student placement, with a maximum of $7,000 per placement.
- Approval of CCAA is required before the start date of the student's employment.
grant_single_labels|projects
This program is designed to enhance work-integrated learning opportunities for students in the aviation and aerospace sectors. It encourages partnerships between employers and post-secondary institutions to provide meaningful work placements.
- Cooperative education placements that involve direct collaboration between employers and academic institutions.
- Internships that give students real-world experience in their field of study within the aviation and aerospace industries.
- Field experiences where students engage in work relevant to their academic pursuits and career ambitions.
- Applied projects focused on solving specific problems identified by employers in the industry.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 5,000
Applied project to optimize airplane fuel efficiency
$ 5,000
Internship for designing eco-friendly aircraft components
$ 7,000
Hire an intern to develop an intuitive navigation system for aircraft
$ 5,000
Field placement to study meteorological impacts on flight safety
$ 7,000
Co-op placement to develop flight simulation software
$ 5,000
Internship placement for creating an aerospace materials database
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the employer's involvement in the aviation and aerospace industry and administrative responsibilities.
- The employer must be involved in the aviation and aerospace industry, either directly as an aerospace organization or indirectly as a supplier of goods and services to the aerospace industry.
- The employer must fill out and sign the Employer Form.
- The employer must provide a description of the company, including the business number and website.
- The employer must supply proof of the student's enrollment in a Canadian post-secondary institution.
- The employer must provide a job description for the student.
- The employer must furnish a work/learning plan for the student.
- The employer must provide a signed copy of the student's employment contract, which should include start and end dates, and details about salary and benefits, if applicable.
- The employer must confirm that the wages for the placement are not funded by another federal program (funds from provincial, municipal, or other sources are accepted).
- Approval from CCAA must be obtained before the student's employment start date.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
The evaluation and selection criteria for projects under the Programme de stages pratiques pour étudiants (PSPÉ) focus on the ability of employers to create meaningful work-integrated learning opportunities for students in the aviation and aerospace sectors.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
This grant targets specific sectors, particularly those within the aviation and aerospace industries, implying certain restrictions for others. Competing sectors not meeting the industry-specific criteria are ineligible for this grant.
- Employers not involved in the aviation or aerospace industries, either directly or indirectly.
- Companies whose primary business activities do not support or supply goods and services to the aviation or aerospace sector.
- Employers seeking to finance wages for positions unrelated to aviation or aerospace sectors.
- Organizations attempting to use other federal funds for student wages related to this grant.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The grant covers salary-related expenses associated with student internships in the aviation and aerospace industry.
- Up to 70% of each student's salary, to a maximum of $7,000 per internship.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant supports companies across all regions of Canada in establishing partnerships with postsecondary educational institutions. The funding aims to enhance student work placement opportunities nationwide without limiting applicants based on specific geographical locations.
- All regions of Canada.
grant_single_labels|criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects under the Programme de stages pratiques pour étudiants are conducted based on established criteria to fulfill the program’s goals.
- Increase in the number of student placements compared to the previous year by the employer.
- Demonstrated need for students in the fields of aviation and aerospace.
- Quality and structure of the work plan and learning experience provided to students.
- Effective partnership and collaboration between the employer and post-secondary institutions.
- Compliance with all application and documentation requirements.
grant_single_labels|register
Here are the steps to apply for this grant:
- Step 1: Employer Registration and Preparation
- Engage with the aviation and aerospace industry or related supplier industries.
- Complete the Employer Form online with necessary information such as business description, business number, and website URL.
- Provide proof of student enrollment in a Canadian post-secondary institution and a detailed job description.
- Prepare a work/learning plan for the student and sign the student employment contract including all terms of employment.
- Ensure no other federal funding is used for the student salaries.
- Step 2: Student Registration
- The student must complete the online Student Form, ensuring their details match with the Employer Form.
- Provide proof of enrollment in a Canadian post-secondary institution to the employer and CCAA.
- Step 3: Application Submission
- Both the employer and student must submit their respective forms.
- Work must be confirmed with eligible students prior to application submission.
- The CCAA will assess eligibility criteria within 48 hours and contact the employer.
- Step 4: Contract Signing and Payment Schedule
- Once approved, provide simple supporting documents for final application processing.
- Sign a contract with the CCAA and agree on a payment schedule.
- Step 5: Meet the Net Increase Clause
- Demonstrate a net increase in student placement numbers compared to the previous year to access funding.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Employers need a net increase in student placements to qualify for funding, and CCAA finances only from the fourth placement onwards, if three placements were offered in the previous 12 months.
- Employer must register with CCAA's online job matching service, Magnet, if seeking students.
- CCAA evaluates eligibility within 48 hours and signs a contract with the employer agreeing on a payment schedule after approval.
- Students and employers must ensure the information on their respective forms correspond accurately.
- Employers must obtain approval from CCAA before the student's employment start date.
- Employers who partially receive federal funding for operational costs cannot use this to pay students' wages.
grant_single_labels|contact
swpp@avaerocouncil.ca
