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Propel – Student Work Placement Program

Wage subsidy for tourism employers hiring post-secondary students
Tourism HR Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

Propel – Student Work Placement Program provides a wage subsidy covering up to $7,000 for employers in the tourism and hospitality sector who hire post-secondary students for work-integrated learning placements. The program aims to support paid co-op, internship, and other hands-on opportunities that help students gain industry-relevant skills.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
Target groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Academia / students
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Creation of paid, work-integrated learning placements for post-secondary students in tourism and hospitality.
  • Development of co-op, internship, or practicum opportunities in collaboration with recognized educational institutions.
  • Implementation of on-site, remote, or hybrid work experiences related to tourism or hospitality job functions.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Accommodations businesses
  • Food and beverage services
  • Recreation and entertainment organizations
  • Transportation companies
  • Travel services providers

Who is not eligible

  • Companies whose main activity is not related to the tourism or hospitality sector, or not related to a tourism/hospitality job function.
  • Employers seeking to hire students as independent contractors rather than as employees.
  • Organizations intending to hire immediate family members without a clear, transparent, and fair nepotism policy.
  • Employers intending to replace displaced workers or fill roles left vacant due to a labour dispute.
  • Employers whose placements are already funded by other federal government grants or programs.

Eligible expenses

  • Wages paid to post-secondary students during eligible work-integrated learning placements.
  • Total gross wages for the duration of the student's placement (excluding gratuities and commissions).

Eligible geographic areas

  • Businesses registered anywhere in Canada.

Additional information

  • Employers must submit all supporting documents within the specified deadlines indicated on the checklist provided by the program.
  • Wage subsidy payments are processed by Tourism HR Canada upon receipt of all complete supporting documents.
  • If any fraudulent documentation is detected, current and future applications may be cancelled and the employer may be barred from the program.
  • Employers must use only the official fillable invoice form provided by the program; other formats are not accepted.

Contacts

propel@tourismhr.ca
1-800-486-9158

Frequently Asked Questions about the Propel – Student Work Placement Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Propel – Student Work Placement 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 Propel – Student Work Placement Program?

Propel – Student Work Placement Program provides a wage subsidy covering up to $7,000 for employers in the tourism and hospitality sector who hire post-secondary students for work-integrated learning placements. The program aims to support paid co-op, internship, and other hands-on opportunities that help students gain industry-relevant skills.

How much funding can be received?

Propel – Student Work Placement Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Propel – Student Work Placement Program program?

To be eligible for the Propel – Student Work Placement Program program, you must: Registered Canadian business or startup in the tourism or hospitality sector The position must be a work-integrated learning (WIL) placement "Net new" placement criteria apply if previously offered paid WIL placements

What expenses are eligible under Propel – Student Work Placement Program?

Creation of paid, work-integrated learning placements for post-secondary students in tourism and hospitality. Development of co-op, internship, or practicum opportunities in collaboration with recognized educational institutions. Implementation of on-site, remote, or hybrid work experiences related to tourism or hospitality job functions.

Who can I contact for more information about the Propel – Student Work Placement Program?

You can contact Tourism HR Canada by email at propel@tourismhr.ca or by phone at 1-800-486-9158.

Where is the Propel – Student Work Placement Program available?

The Propel – Student Work Placement Program program is available across Canada.

Is the Propel – Student Work Placement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Propel – Student Work Placement Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns

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