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Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program
Wage subsidies for electricity-sector student placements
Last Update: May 7, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 7, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers wage subsidies of up to $5,000 to employers in the electricity sector. It supports new work-integrated learning opportunities such as co-ops, internships, and work placements for eligible students.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 7, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Work-integrated learning placements for students
- Co-op placements
- Internships
- Work placements related to studies
Documents Needed
- Employer application form
- Participant eligibility form
- Learning plan
- Pay stubs for monthly claims
- Placement contract and supporting employment proof
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian-owned companies
- Electricity generation, transmission and distribution firms
- Companies supporting the electricity sector
- Manufacturers and service providers for the electricity sector
Who is not eligible
- Post-secondary institutions
Eligible expenses
- Student wages for approved placements
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Wages already funded by another federally funded program
- Retroactive applications
- Placements based on friends or family members without an approved nepotism policy
- Placements longer than one year
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Employer submits the funding application.
- Participant submits the eligibility form.
- EHRC reviews the application, usually within 10 business days.
- If approved, a contract is signed by the employer, participant, and EHRC.
- Monthly reimbursement claims and end-of-placement evaluations follow.
Additional information
- Applicants can apply without having selected a student first.
- Employers may submit up to 20 requests for the same job title and category.
- Monthly claims must be supported by pay stubs.
- Evaluation surveys are required at the end of the placement.
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Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement 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 Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program?
This program offers wage subsidies of up to $5,000 to employers in the electricity sector. It supports new work-integrated learning opportunities such as co-ops, internships, and work placements for eligible students.
How much funding can be received?
Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program program?
To be eligible for the Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program program, you must:
Canadian-owned electricity-sector employer
Eligible post-secondary student
New WIL placement tied to studies
What expenses are eligible under Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program?
Work-integrated learning placements for students
Co-op placements
Internships
Work placements related to studies
Who can I contact for more information about the Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program?
You can contact Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) by email at turnin@ehrc.ca or by phone at 613-235-5540 ext. 243.
Where is the Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program available?
The Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns