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CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)

Q: 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.

Q: How much funding can be received?

CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $7000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: 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

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)?

CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) is funded by Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace (CCAA)

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: Where is the CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) available?

The CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) program is available across Canada.

Q: Are youth (under 40) eligible for the CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) program?

Yes, youth under 40 are eligible to apply for the CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) program.

Last Update: October 27, 2025

Canada

Canada's program offers paid aviation internships for students

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Develop a new product

Optimize production processes

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

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 group

Business owners / entrepreneurs
Academia / students

Revenue structure

All structures

Scope

National

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.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 5,000

Applied project to optimize airplane fuel efficiency

$ 5,000

Internship for designing eco-friendly aircraft components

$ 5,000

Field placement to study meteorological impacts on flight safety

$ 5,000

Internship placement for creating an aerospace materials database

$ 7,000

Hire an intern to develop an intuitive navigation system for aircraft

$ 7,000

Co-op placement to develop flight simulation software

Eligibility

The company must be involved in the aviation and aerospace industry, either directly or as a supplier of goods and services to the sector.
An Employer Form must be completed and signed.
The employer must provide a company description, including business number and website.
The employer must offer a work placement that supports the aviation and aerospace industry.
Salaries for the placement cannot be funded by another federal program.

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

Selection criteria

Demonstration of a net increase in the number of student work placements compared to the previous year.

How to apply

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meet the Net Increase Clause

Demonstrate a net increase in student placement numbers compared to the previous year to access funding.

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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