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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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Demonstration of a net increase in the number of student work placements compared to the previous year.
How to apply
- Step 1: Employer form
- Complete the online Employer Information Form.
- Submit the employer form online through CCAA.
- Step 2: Student form
- Have the student complete the online Student Information Form.
- Ensure the student’s name and email match the employer form.
- Step 3: Eligibility review
- CCAA reviews eligibility criteria within 48 hours.
- CCAA contacts the employer after review.
- Step 4: Supporting documents
- Provide the requested supporting documents after approval.
- Step 5: Agreement and payment schedule
- CCAA and the employer sign a contract.
- Agree on the payment schedule.
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
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