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Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Up to $5,000 in wage subsidy is available for eligible student work placements. The program supports paid work-integrated learning opportunities for post-secondary students across Canada.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- 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
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Paid work-integrated learning placements for post-secondary students.
- Co-op placements, internships, field placements, and applied projects.
- Mentorship-based and other WIL opportunities recognized by the student’s institution.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian private-sector employers.
- Not-for-profit organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments.
- Post-secondary institutions.
- Hospitals and public long-term care facilities.
- Financial sector employers with 500 or more employees.
- Non-secular institutions, unless the placement is a secular WIL opportunity.
Eligible expenses
- Wages for eligible student placements.
- Mandatory employment-related costs tied to the student wage.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
Evaluation and selection criteria for the Student Work Placement Program grant are:
- Demonstrated commitment to providing quality work-integrated learning experiences
- Financial capacity to pay the student for the duration of the placement
- Compliance with federal and provincial legislation and standards
- Recognition of placement as work-integrated learning
How to apply
- Step 1: Create an account
- Use the Outcome Campus Connect platform to register your organization.
- Step 2: Prepare the placement
- Set up the student placement and complete the online application details in the portal.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the application through Outcome Campus Connect when the portal is open.
- Step 4: Wait for review
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- You will be notified by email about the next steps.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and applicants are notified of the next steps within two weeks, depending on application volume.
- Funding is not guaranteed and depends on available program funds and eligibility review.
- If approved, the wage subsidy is reimbursed after the placement ends and required documentation is received and approved.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Funding is limited and not guaranteed.
- The program uses Outcome Campus Connect for applications and hiring.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Magnet — Student Work Placement Program Program
What is the Magnet — Student Work Placement Program?
Up to $5,000 in wage subsidy is available for eligible student work placements. The program supports paid work-integrated learning opportunities for post-secondary students across Canada.
How much funding can be received?
Magnet — Student Work Placement Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Magnet — Student Work Placement Program program?
To be eligible for the Magnet — Student Work Placement Program program, you must:
Registered Canadian private-sector business or not-for-profit.
Quality WIL placement aligned with studies.
Must pay the student.
What expenses are eligible under Magnet — Student Work Placement Program?
Paid work-integrated learning placements for post-secondary students.
Co-op placements, internships, field placements, and applied projects.
Mentorship-based and other WIL opportunities recognized by the student’s institution.
Where is the Magnet — Student Work Placement Program available?
The Magnet — Student Work Placement Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Magnet — Student Work Placement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Magnet — Student Work Placement Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the Magnet — Student Work Placement Program?
Magnet — Student Work Placement Program is funded by Magnet