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FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)

Connects food employers with student placements

Offered by
Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC)
Official source: fpsc-ctac.com

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Funding available
$ 7,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Registered Canadian businesses or not-for-profit organizations located anywhere in Canada
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Overview

SWPP+ connects employers in Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing industry with college and university students for work terms, with wage subsidies of up to $5,000 per student placement. It supports work-integrated learning placements such as co-op placements, internships, applied research projects, and field placements.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$7,000
Maximum share of project costs
70%
Financing goals
  • Attract or retain talent
  • Develop workforce skills

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Newcomers to Canada
  • Other Racialized Persons
  • Canadians
  • Youth (<40)
  • Women
Legal structures
For-profit business, Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Employment and Training
Target groups
Young adults, Indigenous peoples, New immigrants & refugees, People with disabilities, Women & girls, Business owners / entrepreneurs, Academia / students, Minority groups
Scope
National

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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

SWPP+ employer funding schedule updated

The Employer Funding page now lists Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 as open, with Winter 2027 opening on October 16, 2026.

See more

The Employer Funding page now shows Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 applications as open. Winter 2027 applications are listed as opening on October 16, 2026, replacing the earlier 2024–2026 term windows shown on the page.

Official source: fpsc-ctac.com
September 23, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered Canadian businesses or not-for-profit organizations located anywhere in Canada
  • Food and beverage manufacturing businesses, cannabis producers making edibles, food associations and businesses, and retail grocery stores

Who is not eligible

  • Federal, provincial, territorial or municipal governments
  • Organizations which are extensions of a federal, provincial, territorial or municipal government, such as crown corporations, hospitals, and post-secondary institutions
  • Major financial sector employers
  • Financial institutions

Eligible expenses

  • Student wages for eligible placements

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Apprenticeships in skilled trade
  • Contractor positions

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Activities funded

  • Work-integrated learning placements for post-secondary students
  • Mentorship programs, applied research projects, co-op placements, internships, practicums, and field placements
  • Summer jobs when the student is satisfying a WIL component of the student’s program or course of study

How to apply

  • Complete the online application and employer profile, providing details of the student hired if the position has been filled.

Documents Needed

  • Student documents to confirm student eligibility
  • Supporting documents, including pay stubs
  • Proof of student placement employment, start date, contract with participant, full wage and benefits of participant

Selection criteria

  • Funding is limited and administered on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Completed applications are prioritized in the order they are received.

Processing and Agreement

  • Our team reviews your application and needs assessment and confirms employer participation by issuing Terms and Conditions Forms for signature.
  • Student documents are then collected to confirm student eligibility.
  • Once all eligibility documents have been received, your application is approved, and funds reserved.
  • At the end of the term the employer submits financial documents for review and reimbursement.
  • If, for any reason, a participant leaves their placement early, the employer must immediately provide Food Processing Skills Canada with written notice regarding the termination/withdrawal and reimburse Food Processing Skills Canada the total wage subsidy amount received if program participation was not met as per the contract agreement.

Additional information

  • Retroactive applications may be accepted for previous terms.
  • Applications for terms starting two months later are placed on a waitlist.
  • If your application is waitlisted, you will receive a message about 15 days before the term opens.

Contacts

support@swpp-fpsc.com
613.237.7988

Official sources

Programs - Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) Program

What is the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)?

SWPP+ connects employers in Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing industry with college and university students for work terms, with wage subsidies of up to $5,000 per student placement. It supports work-integrated learning placements such as co-op placements, internships, applied research projects, and field placements.

How much funding can be received?

FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) program?

To be eligible for the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) program, you must: Be a registered Canadian business or not-for-profit organization located anywhere in Canada Provide a full- or part-time work opportunity at a minimum of 10 hours/week for a minimum of 4 weeks up to a maximum of 16 weeks Be committed to paying the student in full for the duration of the placement

Who can I contact for more information about the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)?

You can contact Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC) by email at support@swpp-fpsc.com or by phone at 613.237.7988.

Where is the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) available?

The FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) program is available across Canada.

Is the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) is a Wage Subsidies And Interns