Cooperative Education Incentive
NS, Canada
Wage assistance for university and college co-operative students in Nova Scotia
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateAugust 15, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateSeptember 16, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
- Government of Nova Scotia
- Labour and Advanced Education (NS)
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Employers that pay a minimum of $15 per hour plus 4% vacation pay can be reimbursed $7.50 per hour to a maximum of 40 hours per week.
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Projects or activities eligible for this grant:
- Hiring co-operative education students for work placements
- Providing career-related work experiences for university and college co-operative students
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$11,250
Ottawa
Hire co-op students for a digital marketing campaign for local non-profits
$9,600
Vancouver
Hire two co-op students to assist in the development of an e-commerce website
$9,450
Halifax
Hire three co-op students to develop a mobile app for local businesses
$11,250
Hamilton
Offer career development opportunities to co-op students in the health sector
$4,500
Salt Spring Island
Provide career-related work experience to co-op students in a sustainable farming project
$14,700
Toronto
Engage co-op education students in renewable energy research
grant_single_labels|admissibility
The eligibility criteria for the Co-op Education Incentive are:
- Organizations must be private-sector, government-funded, non-profit, charitable organization, social enterprise, or a municipality
- Organizations must want to hire a co-operative education student for a work term of 12 to 16 weeks
- Organizations must pay the student at least $18 per hour (plus vacation pay) for full-time work that meets the requirements of the student’s co-op program
- The student hired must be enrolled in a work term as part of a co-operative education program at a Nova Scotia university or college
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Companies eligible for the Co-op Education Incentive grant in Nova Scotia include private-sector, government-funded, non-profit, charitable organizations, social enterprises, and municipalities. They must aim to hire co-operative education students for work terms and meet specific wage requirements.
- Private-sector organizations
- Government-funded organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Charitable organizations
- Social enterprises
- Municipalities
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant. Eligibility criteria exclude the following types of organizations:
- Public-sector organizations
- Businesses not willing to hire a co-operative education student for a work term of 12 to 16 weeks
- Entities that do not pay the student at least $18 per hour (plus vacation pay) for full-time work
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
Private-sector, government-funded, non-profit, charitable organizations, social enterprises, and municipalities are eligible for the Co-op Education Incentive. Nothing
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Co-operative Education Incentive (CO-OP) grant. These are:
- Organizations must be a private-sector, government-funded, non-profit, charitable organization, social enterprise, or municipality.
- Employers must pay the co-op student at least $18 per hour (plus vacation pay) for full-time work that meets the requirements of the student's co-op program.
- The student hired must be enrolled in a co-operative education program at a Nova Scotia university or college.
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Apply online by creating a LaMPSS Account or signing in
- Step 2: Provide organization's registration details and describe the role you want to fill
- Step 3: Submit a separate application for each county if hiring in more than one county
- Step 4: If approved, return a signed contract and provide student information and signed waiver
- Step 5: After program completion, provide proof of wages, complete feedback surveys, and have student complete a feedback survey
grant_single_labels|contact
902-424-6000
Apply to this program
Co-op Education Incentive Grant Summary
The Co-op Education Incentive provides wage assistance to organizations that offer career-related work experiences for university and college co-operative students in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Understanding the Co-op Education Incentive Grant
The Co-op Education Incentive (CO-OP) is a program designed to help employers in Nova Scotia hire post-secondary co-operative education students for work placements. By offering a subsidy of $8 per hour (or $9.50 for students from designated diversity groups), the grant aims to support organizations in providing valuable work experiences to co-op students. Employers interested in participating in the program can apply during specific application windows for the different co-op terms: Summer, Fall, and Winter. The grant covers work terms lasting 12-16 weeks, with students required to work a minimum of 390 hours during their term, up to a maximum of 640 hours.
To be eligible for the Co-op Education Incentive, organizations must be private-sector, government-funded, non-profit or charitable entities, social enterprises, or municipalities in Nova Scotia. Employers are required to pay co-op students at least $18 per hour (plus vacation pay) for full-time work that aligns with the student's co-op program requirements. The students hired through the grant must be enrolled in a co-operative education program at a Nova Scotia university or college.
Applying for the Co-op Education Incentive involves creating a LaMPSS Account or signing in online. During the application process, organizations need to provide relevant documentation about their organization, describe the role they wish to fill, and ensure compliance with the program's policies. If approved, employers must sign a contract, submit information about the hired student, provide proof of wages paid, and complete feedback surveys at the end of the term.
Overall, the Co-op Education Incentive aims to foster youth employment and skill development by facilitating partnerships between organizations and co-op students, ultimately benefiting both employers and students in Nova Scotia's workforce.
