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 ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program?

ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program is funded by ECO Canada

What are ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program's eligibility criterias?

Host employers must be a Canadian-owned entity or a Canadian subsidiary, excluding municipalities, governments, and post-secondary institutions. The program is open to businesses of all sizes. Funding is available for student placements lasting 6 to 16 weeks, with a minimum of 180 hours.

ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program

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Money to hire students for an environmental co-op

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Wage Subsidies And Interns

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Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services

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ECO Canada

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If you’re working on an environmental project, you could get connected with a post-secondary student in STEAM or business and a subsidy to cover 50% of their salary up to $5,000 for a maximum of 16 weeks.

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For the Student Work Placement (Co-op) program, eligible projects or activities include:

Real-world work placements for post-secondary students in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM) and Business fields
Developing environmental career pathways, skill development, and business growth
Providing support for the Canadian environmental workforce through wage and training funding

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$ 2,500

Real-world work placement for a data analyst student at GreenTech Solutions

$ 3,000

Web development internship for a computer science student at CleanTech Innovations

$ 2,200

Graphic design internship for an arts student at RecycleYourTech

$ 2,520

Research assistant position for an engineering student at GreenEnergy Labs

$ 2,400

Environmental impact study internship for a biology student at EcoBio Research

$ 2,400

Sustainability advisor role for a business student at Forever Green Initiatives

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Eligibility for this grant requires businesses to meet certain criteria related to their type and operations.

The program is open to businesses of all sizes.
Host employers must be a Canadian-owned or Canadian subsidiary (excludes municipalities, governments & post-secondary institutions).

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Post-secondary students who are current students in Canadian institutions and are pursuing fields related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math (STEAM), or Business are eligible to apply. They must hold Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status. Additionally, employers of all sizes that are Canadian-owned or Canadian subsidiaries (excluding municipalities, governments, and post-secondary institutions) can apply. Employers must offer placements between 6 to 16 weeks with a minimum of 180 hours and align with the student’s educational field.

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This program excludes specific types of organizations from eligibility based on their status or main business activities. These restrictions aim to ensure funding goes to strategic and eligible sectors with a clear focus on student development in a professional setting.

Municipalities and government entities are not eligible.
Post-secondary institutions cannot apply as employers under this program.

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The Student Work Placement Program provides funding assistance for student placements that align with their field of study. It aims to bridge the gap between academic education and hands-on work experience in the environmental sector.

Placement of post-secondary students in projects that align with or benefit their studies in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM), and Business.
Engagement in environmental workforce projects where students can apply their academic knowledge practically.
Opportunities for students to gain practical experience in work settings related to their educational focus during a full-time or part-time placement.
Facilitating student involvement in employer-driven projects that stimulate skill development and workforce advancement in an environmental context.

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The Student Work Placement Program provides funding to cover a portion of student wages during their co-op placement.

50% of a student's wages up to a maximum of $5,000.

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

No age restriction for applicants
Funding focus on STEAM & Business fields
Placement must align with the student's Post-Secondary Education
Applicants must be current Canadian post-secondary students
Open to students with Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status

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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:

Step 1: Apply Online Visit the ECO Canada Student Work Placement Program website.
Choose the appropriate application path: Apply as a Student or Apply as an Employer.
Fill out the online application form with the required information.
Step 2: Approval Notification Once pre-qualified, both students and employers will receive an email informing them of their approval to participate in the program.
Step 3: Placement Recruitment Begin recruitment for the placement through resources such as the ECO Canada Job Board.
Employers can post job opportunities, and students can submit their resumes for consideration.
Step 4: Contract Finalization After a match is confirmed between a pre-approved student and employer, contracts are prepared.
Sign and return the contracts to ECO Canada within 15 days of issuance.
Step 5: Funding Receipt Employers can receive up to 50% of the wage coverage, to a maximum of $5,000, once the placement begins.
Both employers and students must complete required reports throughout the placement period to maintain funding eligibility.

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Here is some additional relevant information for the grant:

ECO Canada provides resources such as a Job Board to assist with recruitment efforts.
Both employers and students are required to fill out reports throughout the placement period to ensure funding is received.
The employment placement is expected to offer real-world experience related to the student’s field of study.
Contracts confirming placements should be signed and returned within 15 days of being issued to secure funding.
The program emphasizes the alignment of the work placement with the student's educational background or career goals.
The program requires a minimum of 180 work hours within the placement duration to qualify for the wage subsidy.