How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 7000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)?

FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) is funded by Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC)

What are FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)'s eligibility criterias?

Employers must operate within the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry. Employers should be looking to hire post-secondary students from colleges and universities. The program encourages the hiring of students from specific demographic groups such as women in STEM, first-year students, recent immigrants, Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)

Last Update: January 24, 2025

Canada

Employers receive wage subsidy for hiring students in industry

FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $7,000

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Grant Providers

Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC)

Status

Open

Overview of the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) program

The Food Processing Skills Canada's Student Work Placement Program+ offers up to $7,000 in funding to support employers in the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry with hiring post-secondary students. The program aims to connect students with employers to facilitate workplace integrated learning, aiding in career development and business growth.

Financing terms and conditions

The Student Work Placement Program+ (SWPP+) offers financial support to employers within the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry, facilitating the hiring of post-secondary students through wage subsidies.

Funding of up to $7,000 in wage subsidies per student placement.

Eligible projects & activities

The Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) by Food Processing Skills Canada supports workplace integrated learning opportunities within the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry. It facilitates the connection between post-secondary students and employers to enhance career growth and skills development.

Offering job postings to hire students from colleges and universities.
Providing wage subsidies up to $7,000 for hiring students.
Promoting workplace integrated learning experiences for students.
Facilitating skill development pathways from education to professional practice.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 75,000

Launch a new organic farm-to-table restaurant

$ 30,000

Develop online platform for art therapy workshops

$ 45,000

Expand a cooperative to include ethical fashion line

$ 40,000

Create a platform for local craftspeople and artisans

$ 25,000

Digital storytelling project for Indigenous youth

$ 60,000

Install sustainable energy systems in community buildings

Eligibility criteria of the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) program

Eligibility for the Student Work Placement Program+ grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's industry and hiring objectives.

The applicant must be an employer in the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry.
The employer must be looking to hire students from colleges or universities for workplace integrated learning opportunities.

Who is eligible?

This program is available to employers in the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry looking to hire post-secondary students. The program supports student placements for all educational disciplines, encouraging collaboration between employers and a diverse pool of students from food science, business, engineering, and quality assurance sectors. Specific demographic groups are prioritized to promote diversity and inclusion, including women in STEM, first-year students, recent immigrants within the last five years, Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. The program helps employers connect with colleges, universities, community agencies, and industry associations.

Eligible expenses

The grant supports expenses related to hiring post-secondary students within the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry.

Wage subsidies for hiring post-secondary students.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is open to employers in the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry to facilitate student work placements. It aims to connect students from various educational backgrounds with businesses nationwide.

Employers across Canada in the food and beverage manufacturing sector.

Eligibility criteria of the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) program

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are designed to ensure effective matching of students with employers in the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry.

Alignment with demographic focus areas such as Women in STEM, First-year students, recent immigrants, Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Potential for fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
Contribution to bridging the gap between education and career pathways through workplace integrated learning.
The capability of the employer to provide a meaningful work experience relevant to the student's field of study.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for the Student Work Placement Program+ by Food Processing Skills Canada:

Workplace integrated learning (WIL) is a central component of the program to facilitate business development relationships and career pathways.
Diversity and inclusion are emphasized, with focused efforts on integrating women in STEM, first-year students, recent immigrants, Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
This program aims to encourage students to return for full-time employment post-graduation, enhancing long-term workforce retention.
Collaborative efforts involve colleges, universities, employers, community agencies, and industry associations to boost skilled talent attraction in Canada's food and beverage manufacturing industry.