Options Youth Subsidy Program
NS, Canada
Wage subsidy for hiring young workers in N.S.
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateJuly 9, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateApril 1, 2024
- grant_single|grantStatusClosed
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
- Saint Mary's University (SMU)
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grant_card_status|closed
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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.
grant_single_labels|projects
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.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 7,875
Digital Marketing Training for Young Entrepreneurs
$ 7,875
IT Skills Training for Youth
$ 7,875
Green Energy Internship for Youth
$ 7,875
Culinary Skills Development for Youth
$ 7,875
Graphic Design Training for Youth
$ 7,875
Agricultural Skills Training for Youth
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- Must be a youth participant in Canada
- Available for virtual and self-guided training
- Training must be completed before March 31, 2024
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|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
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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.
grant_single_labels|register
- 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
