How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the CHRC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)?

CHRC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) is funded by Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC)

CHRC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)

Q: What are CHRC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)'s eligibility criterias?

The employer must operate within the cultural sector, including Digital Media, Film and Television, Live Performing Arts, Music and Sound Recording, Visual Arts and Crafts, Writing and Publishing, and Heritage. The employer must create paid work-integrated learning opportunities for post-secondary students.

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Create paid work opportunities for students in arts and culture

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Wage Subsidies And Interns

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Arts, entertainment and recreation

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Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC)

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The Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) offers funding to arts and culture employers to create paid work-integrated learning opportunities for post-secondary students, with a maximum subsidy of up to 70% of wages or $7,000 per placement for priority group students. Eligible activities include roles across various cultural sectors, such as Digital Media, Film and Television, and more, with the flexibility of remote work allowed.

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The Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) provides financial support to cultural sector employers by subsidizing a portion of student wages, enabling the creation of quality work-integrated learning opportunities. The grant ensures that finance is appropriately allocated to facilitate valuable work experiences for students.

Reimbursement of up to 50% of the student's wages, with a maximum subsidy of $5,000 per placement.
Increased reimbursement of up to 70% of the student's wages, with a maximum subsidy of $7,000, for students confirmed as part of a priority group.

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The CHRC Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) funds activities that create paid, work-integrated learning opportunities for students in the cultural sector. These activities aim to provide students with the skills and experience needed for employment post-graduation.

Establishing partnerships between arts and culture employers and post-secondary institutions to facilitate student placements.
Developing and implementing paid internship or co-op positions in fields such as digital media, film and television, and live performing arts.
Creating remote work opportunities for students to gain experience in music and sound recording, visual arts and crafts, writing and publishing, and heritage sectors.
Supporting projects that involve students in the development of digital or media content relevant to their field of study or interest.
Facilitating cross-discipline placements where students from non-arts fields, such as computer science, work in cultural settings, e.g., website development for cultural organizations.

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$ 35,000

Implementing a recycling program in local schools

$ 80,000

Organizing a cultural festival to revitalize local culture

$ 70,000

Establishing a community tech lab for youth

$ 60,000

Creating an educational web series on sustainable farming

$ 50,000

Developing a mobile app for community health services

$ 30,000

Launching a local farmer's market initiative

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the employer's profile and their engagement in the cultural sector.

The employer must be part of the cultural sector, which includes digital media, film and television, live performing arts, music and sound recording, visual arts and crafts, writing and publishing, and heritage sectors.
The employer must be willing to create paid work-integrated learning opportunities for post-secondary education students.
The employer should partner with post-secondary education institutions to facilitate these placements.
The employer must be capable of paying the student wages, for which they can receive reimbursement through the program.
The employer can offer remote working opportunities as part of the placement.

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This grant supports partnerships between arts and culture employers and post-secondary education institutions to create quality work-integrated learning opportunities for students. Cultural sector employers are eligible to apply, including those in digital media, film and television, live performing arts, music and sound recording, visual arts and crafts, writing and publishing, and heritage. Students do not need to have a field of study related to arts and culture to participate in the program.

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The grant reimburses employers for a portion of student wages as part of the work-integrated learning placement.

Reimbursement of up to 50% of the student’s wages per placement (maximum $5,000).
Reimbursement of up to 70% of the student’s wages for students from priority groups (maximum $7,000).

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This grant does not specify eligible geographical areas for companies applying. It is assumed to be open to all Canadian cultural sector employers based on the context provided.

No specific geographical limitations mentioned; applicable nationwide in Canada.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The SWPP encourages partnerships specifically between arts and culture employers and Post-Secondary Education (PSE) institutions.
Employers from diverse cultural sectors, including digital media and live performing arts, are highlighted to participate.
Students do not need to be studying in a field directly related to arts and culture, allowing for versatile placement opportunities integrating various fields, such as technology support in cultural projects.
The wage subsidy differs if the student is part of a priority group, indicating targeted support for certain demographics.
Remote work opportunities are permissible under the program, offering flexibility for both employers and students.