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FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)
Supports student work placements in food manufacturing
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program now offers up to $5,000 per student term to support work-integrated learning placements in Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector. It helps employers hire post-secondary students for eligible work placements and related training opportunities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
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
- Other Racialized Persons
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Work-integrated learning placements for post-secondary students
- Student hiring through co-op, internship, practicum, mentorship, or applied research placements
Documents Needed
- Business registration proof and CRA business number
- Signed employer terms and conditions and employment offer letter
- Student proof of citizenship or permanent resident/refugee status
- Proof of student enrollment and work-integrated learning status
- Student agreement and consent form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian food and beverage manufacturing businesses
- Food and beverage associations and businesses
- Retail grocery stores
- Eligible non-profit organizations in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments
- Crown corporations, hospitals, and post-secondary institutions
- Major financial sector employers
Eligible expenses
- Student gross wages for eligible placements
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Apprenticeships in skilled trades
- Contractor positions
- Placements subsidized by another federal program
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Eligibility of the employer and student
- Placement meets work-integrated learning requirements
- Funding availability and first-come, first-served intake
- Projected increase in student hiring compared with the baseline year
How to apply
- Step 1: Start the online application
- Complete the employer application and profile in the portal.
- Provide student details if the position has already been filled.
- Step 2: Review and validation
- The program reviews the application and needs assessment.
- Terms and Conditions forms are issued for signature.
- Student documents are collected to confirm eligibility.
- Step 3: Approval and reimbursement
- Once all eligibility documents are received, the application is approved and funds are reserved.
- At the end of the term, the employer submits financial documents for review and reimbursement.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed by the program team after submission.
- Employer participation is confirmed through terms and conditions forms.
- Student eligibility documents are collected and validated.
- Funding is approved and reserved once all eligibility documents are received.
- Final financial documents are reviewed at the end of the placement before reimbursement.
Additional information
- Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Retroactive applications may be accepted for a previous term.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) Program
What is the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)?
This program now offers up to $5,000 per student term to support work-integrated learning placements in Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector. It helps employers hire post-secondary students for eligible work placements and related training opportunities.
How much funding can be received?
FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
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:
Registered Canadian business or non-profit
Eligible post-secondary student placement
Work-integrated learning required
What expenses are eligible under FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)?
Work-integrated learning placements for post-secondary students
Student hiring through co-op, internship, practicum, mentorship, or applied research placements
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 info@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