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CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Wage subsidies for aviation and aerospace student placements
Last Update: May 7, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Student Work Placement Program supports wage subsidies for employers offering student work placements in aviation and aerospace. It provides up to 50% of eligible wage costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per placement.
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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 : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
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
- Student work placements in aviation and aerospace.
- Work-integrated learning placements, including co-op terms, internships, field placements, and applied projects.
Documents Needed
- Employer Form
- Company description with business number and webpage
- Proof of the student’s enrollment
- Student job description
- Signed student employment contract
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Aviation companies
- Aerospace companies
- Suppliers to the aviation industry
- Suppliers to the aerospace industry
Who is not eligible
- Businesses outside the aviation and aerospace sector.
- Employers using another federal program to pay student wages.
- Organizations using federal operating funds to pay student salaries.
Eligible expenses
- Wages and salaries paid to students during approved work placements.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Wages funded by another federal program.
- Federal operating funds used to pay student salaries.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by CCAA within 48 hours.
- CCAA contacts the employer after review.
- A contract is signed before funding is paid.
- A payment schedule is agreed between CCAA and the employer.
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.
Contacts
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 supports wage subsidies for employers offering student work placements in aviation and aerospace. It provides up to 50% of eligible wage costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per placement.
How much funding can be received?
CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 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:
Aviation or aerospace employers only
Placement must support the sector
CCAA approval required before start date
What expenses are eligible under CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)?
Student work placements in aviation and aerospace.
Work-integrated learning placements, including co-op terms, internships, field placements, and applied projects.
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