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Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program
Wage subsidy for summer student hires
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : August 9, 2024
- Closing date : August 12, 2024
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program offered a wage subsidy to help small businesses hire full-time high school and post-secondary students during the school summer break. It supported student employment in the Columbia Basin Trust region and is currently closed.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Increase operational productivity
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : August 9, 2024
- Closing date : August 12, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring full-time high school and post-secondary students for summer work.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small businesses headquartered in the Columbia Basin Trust region.
Who is not eligible
- Non-profit organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Wages for full-time student hires during the summer break.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications from non-profit organizations.
- Hiring outside the summer break.
- Part-time student hires.
Eligible geographic areas
- Columbia Basin Trust region.
Processing and Agreement
- The program is closed and is no longer accepting applications.
- Applicants would need to contact the program administrator for any follow-up questions.
Additional information
- This program is closed.
- It is administered by College of the Rockies.
- For questions, the program contact is available by phone or email.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program. 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 Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program?
This program offered a wage subsidy to help small businesses hire full-time high school and post-secondary students during the school summer break. It supported student employment in the Columbia Basin Trust region and is currently closed.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was August 12, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program program?
To be eligible for the Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program program, you must:
Small businesses only.
Headquarters in the Basin region.
For full-time student hires.
What expenses are eligible under Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program?
Hiring full-time high school and post-secondary students for summer work.
Who can I contact for more information about the Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program?
You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC) by email at summerworks@ourtrust.org or by phone at 1.877.489.2687 ext. 3644.
Where is the Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program available?
The Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns