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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 for eligible students, including placements tied to their studies.
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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
- Placement contract
- Supporting employment proof
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Net new placement count compared with the employer's baseline
- Student eligibility and placement fit
- Placement meets program duration requirements
- Application completeness and required information provided
How to apply
1
Employer Submits Application
- Access the application portal provided by Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC).
- Fill out the employer application form with required organizational information.
- Ensure all eligibility criteria for the employer are met before submission.
2
Participant Sends Eligibility Form
- Each student participant must complete and submit an eligibility form.
- Ensure participant details align with program requirements.
3
Application Processing
Wait for up to 10 business days for the application to be processed.
4
Contract Signing
For successful placements, sign the contract along with EHRC and the participant.
5
Create a Learning Plan
Collaborate with the participant to develop a Formal Learning Plan before the placement starts.
6
Submission of Monthly Claims
- Monthly financial claims for subsidy reimbursement must be submitted by the employer.
- Include wage proofs and other required documentation.
7
Evaluation Surveys
Complete the evaluation survey for both the employer and the participant at the end of the placement.
Processing and Agreement
- The employer submits the application.
- The participant submits the eligibility form.
- EHRC reviews the application within 10 business days.
- If approved, the employer, participant, and EHRC sign a contract.
- The employer and participant create a learning plan, then monthly 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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program Program
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 for eligible students, including placements tied to their studies.
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