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Options Youth Subsidy Program
Wage subsidy for hiring young workers in N.S.
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
- Closing date : April 1, 2024
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
If you hire a young person between the ages of 15 and 30 who is facing certain employment barriers, you could get a wage subsidy of $7.5 per hour based on a 35-hour work week for a period of 15 weeks.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
- Closing date : April 1, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The grant focuses on enhancing the employability of at-risk youth through comprehensive skills training. It empowers participants by offering them the opportunity to complete self-guided courses that help develop key personal and professional skills.
- Engagement in self-guided virtual training sessions covering essential employability skills.
- Completion of courses on problem-solving techniques tailored for workplace readiness.
- Participation in job search training to improve application and interview skills.
- Enrollment in financial literacy programs to manage personal finances effectively.
- Development of interpersonal skills necessary for professional success.
- Access to ongoing mentorship and support throughout the training period.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Eligible types of companies for this grant include Canadian businesses looking to hire at-risk youth and provide gainful employment opportunities. Companies must be willing to mentor and support youth through the program.
- Canadian businesses actively seeking to hire and train at-risk youth.
- Companies committed to providing mentorship and support to youth participants.
Eligible expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant.
- Personal and professional skills training courses
- Employability Skills Training
- Training materials required for the courses
- Any related expenses for completing the virtual training
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:
- Applicants must be at-risk youth in Canada.
- Participants must complete ten self-guided courses before March 31, 2024.
- Continuous support and mentorship are provided throughout the training.
How to apply
- Step 1: Visit the Options Youth website
- Step 2: Fill out the application form online
- Step 3: Select and complete ten training courses from the platform by March 31, 2024
- Step 4: Receive continuous support and mentorship during the training sessions
Frequently Asked Questions about the Options Youth Subsidy Program Program
What is the Options Youth Subsidy Program?
If you hire a young person between the ages of 15 and 30 who is facing certain employment barriers, you could get a wage subsidy of $7.5 per hour based on a 35-hour work week for a period of 15 weeks.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 1, 2024.
What expenses are eligible under Options Youth Subsidy Program?
The grant focuses on enhancing the employability of at-risk youth through comprehensive skills training. It empowers participants by offering them the opportunity to complete self-guided courses that help develop key personal and professional skills. Engagement in self-guided virtual training sessions covering essential employability skills.
Completion of courses on problem-solving techniques tailored for workplace readiness.
Participation in job search training to improve application and interview skills.
Enrollment in financial literacy programs to manage personal finances effectively.
Development of interpersonal skills necessary for professional success.
Access to ongoing mentorship and support throughout the training period.
Who can I contact for more information about the Options Youth Subsidy Program?
You can contact Saint Mary's University (SMU).
Where is the Options Youth Subsidy Program available?
The Options Youth Subsidy Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Options Youth Subsidy Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Options Youth Subsidy Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the Options Youth Subsidy Program?
Options Youth Subsidy Program is funded by Saint Mary's University (SMU)