Gearing Up — Student Work Placement Program
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
Canada
Subsidy to hire students for mining jobs
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
grant_single|grantors
- Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)
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grant_card_status|open
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Get a wage subsidy of up to $7,000 to create new work-integrated learning opportunities for students in mining-related post-secondary education programs.
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This program provides financial support through wage subsidies to employers, facilitating work-integrated learning opportunities for students in the mining sector. The subsidies are aimed at aligning student skills with industry needs.
- Wage subsidies of up to $7,000 are available to employers providing work experiences such as co-op placements, internships, field placements, or applied projects.
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The Gearing Up program facilitates practical training by connecting post-secondary students with the mining sector through work-integrated learning opportunities. This aims to equip students with real-world experience and skills required by the mining industry.
- Offering work experience opportunities that align with academic learning.
- Providing co-op placements within mining industry settings.
- Facilitating internships for hands-on training in technical and operational roles.
- Arranging field placements for students to gain insight into mining processes and methodologies.
- Supporting applied projects that involve collaborations with mining companies for practical problem-solving.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 7,000
Internship for a mining technology student to develop new software applications
$ 7,000
Internship for an environmental science student to conduct an applied project
$ 7,000
Support for a co-op placement for a finance student in mining sector at a Toronto investment firm
$ 7,000
Co-op placement for a mining engineering student at a mineral exploration company
$ 7,000
Supporting a summer work experience for a geology student at a mining company
$ 7,000
Field placement for a resource management student focusing on sustainable mining practices
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for the Gearing Up wage subsidy is determined by specific criteria related to the employer's ability to provide work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities.
- The employer must offer work experience, co-op placements, internships, field placements, or applied projects for post-secondary students.
- The opportunities provided should align with mining industry requirements and contribute to student skills training.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Gearing Up is designed to support post-secondary students, particularly encouraging participation from underrepresented groups in STEM fields, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, recent immigrants, first-year students, and members of visible minority groups.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The Gearing Up Program offers funding for activities related to work-integrated learning opportunities in the mining industry. Eligible projects under this grant include various practical training placements aimed at enriching student learning and aligning their skills with industry needs.
- Work experience placements that provide students with real-world industry exposure.
- Co-op placements that integrate academic learning with practical work.
- Internships that offer hands-on experience and mentoring in a professional setting.
- Field placements that allow students to gain experience in actual mining site environments.
- Applied projects that enable students to apply theoretical knowledge to solve industry-specific challenges.
grant_single_labels|criteria
The Gearing Up grant has evaluation and selection criteria for applicants. The criteria include:
- Alignment with mining industry requirements
- Provision of work-integrated learning opportunities
- Encouragement of participation by underrepresented groups
- Creation of new WIL opportunities
- Offering wage subsidies up to $7,000 to employers
grant_single_labels|apply
1
Review Eligibility Criteria and Program Overview
- Visit the Gearing Up program page to understand the eligibility criteria and program details.
- Read the Applicant Guide for a comprehensive description of the program and frequently asked questions.
2
Prepare the Application
- Gather necessary information and documentation required to complete the application.
- Ensure that your application aligns with the objectives of aligning post-secondary student skills with mining industry requirements.
3
Complete the Online Application Form
- Access the online application form through the provided link on the Gearing Up site.
- Fill in all required fields accurately and thoroughly.
4
Submit the Application
- Review the completed application for any errors or omissions.
- Submit the application form through the online portal.
5
Confirmation of Submission
- Receive an email confirmation from the program acknowledging receipt of your application.
- Save the confirmation email for your records.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Gearing Up encourages participation by underrepresented groups such as women in STEM, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, recent immigrants, first-year students, and members of visible minority groups.
- A Steering Committee provides guidance and subject matter expertise into project activities, outputs, and desired outcomes, comprising members from various universities and organizations involved in the mining sector.
- Applications can be submitted online via the dedicated application form on the Gearing Up website.
- Employers can access wage subsidies of up to $7,000 for offering work experience opportunities.
- Gearing Up aims to create over 2,000 new work-integrated learning opportunities.
grant_single_labels|contact
wagesubsidies@mihr.ca
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