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GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program

Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Community College
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,360
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada

Overview

Get up to 66% (maximum $30,360) salary support when you hire a qualified NSCC graduate for up to one year.

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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 : 30,360 $
  • Up to 66% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Management of companies and enterprises
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Location
  • Nova Scotia
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Higher Education
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
  • Business Associations
Target groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Academia / students
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

The GradWorks Employer Incentive Program focuses on connecting NSCC graduates with small-to-medium sized businesses in Nova Scotia. The aim is to support sectors in advanced manufacturing and business-to-business organizations, emphasizing innovation and export.

  • Hiring NSCC graduates from the Human Resource Management program.
  • Employing graduates from the Industrial Engineering Technology diploma.
  • Utilizing graduates with Occupational Health and Safety certification.
  • Engaging graduates in advanced manufacturing training, subject to special approvals.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Employers in most business sectors are eligible to participate in the GradWorks program, with a preference given to business-to-business organizations focused on export and innovation. However, businesses in retail/wholesale, real estate, government services, services of a personal or social nature, or those that have received funding through a similar ACOA-supported program in the past, are not eligible.

Who is not eligible

Certain types of companies and industries are not eligible to participate in this grant program. These restrictions are in place to ensure alignment with the program’s objectives.

  • Retail/wholesale businesses.
  • Real estate companies.
  • Government services.
  • Businesses providing services of a personal or social nature.
  • Businesses that have previously received funding through a similar ACOA-supported program.

Eligible expenses

This program facilitates the employment of NSCC graduates in various fields by providing salary support to employers. It focuses on enhancing company capacity and improving productivity through the hiring of graduates.

  • Hiring NSCC graduates in Human Resource Management.
  • Employing graduates from Industrial Engineering Technology programs.
  • Incorporating graduates specialized in Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Engaging graduates from programs with advanced manufacturing training, subject to special approvals.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specifically aimed at companies located within a certain Canadian region. Eligible geographical areas are chosen to foster regional economic growth and innovation.

  • Companies located in Nova Scotia.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

  • Employers receive up to 66 per cent salary support when hiring qualified NSCC graduates for up to a one-year period.
  • GradWorks is funded by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and managed by NSCC.
  • Employers are encouraged to contact NSCC Student Services for more information or general inquiries.
  • Technical support information is available for employers needing assistance with the application process.

Frequently Asked Questions about the GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program?

Get up to 66% (maximum $30,360) salary support when you hire a qualified NSCC graduate for up to one year.

How much funding can be received?

GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program Funds up to 66% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,360 per project.

Who is eligible for the GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program program?

To be eligible for the GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program program, you must: Employers must be in most business sectors with a preference for business-to-business organizations focused on export and innovation. Employers must not belong to retail/wholesale, real estate, government services, or services of a personal or social nature sectors. Employers must not have received funding through a similar ACOA-supported program in the past.

What expenses are eligible under GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program?

The GradWorks Employer Incentive Program focuses on connecting NSCC graduates with small-to-medium sized businesses in Nova Scotia. The aim is to support sectors in advanced manufacturing and business-to-business organizations, emphasizing innovation and export. Hiring NSCC graduates from the Human Resource Management program. Employing graduates from the Industrial Engineering Technology diploma. Utilizing graduates with Occupational Health and Safety certification. Engaging graduates in advanced manufacturing training, subject to special approvals.

Who can I contact for more information about the GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program?

You can contact Nova Scotia Community College.

Where is the GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program available?

The GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.

Is the GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns

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