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Student Summer Employment Program — High school
Get a wage subsidy to hire high school students
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 23, 2024
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Overview
Get a subsidy of up to $14.50/hour, to cover up to 100% of wages for your non-profit organization, when you hire a high school summer student for 4 to 8 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
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 23, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 20 employees maximum
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The Summer Employment Program for Students facilitates employment opportunities aimed at providing high school and post-secondary students with meaningful work experiences. The program focuses on enhancing the students' skills and preparing them for future labor market participation.
- Create summer employment opportunities for high school and post-secondary students within private sector businesses.
- Facilitate summer roles in not-for-profit organizations for students to gain work experience.
- Support activities that help students develop employment skills necessary for their future careers.
- Ensure work placements provide mentoring, evaluation, and performance feedback for career development.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Yes, there are eligible types of companies for this grant. The eligible companies include private sector employers with a staff of 20 employees or less, and not-for-profit organizations, school districts, and municipalities.
- Private Sector employers with staffing of 20 employees or less (incorporated or sole proprietorship)
- Not-for-profit organizations
- School districts
- Municipalities
Eligible expenses
The Summer Employment Program for Students (SEPS) provides support for projects aimed at creating summer employment opportunities for students. The program focuses on offering work experiences that prepare students for future labor market participation.
- Creation of summer employment positions for post-secondary and high school students.
- Providing skill development and career mentoring opportunities during the placement.
- Development of quality placements by investing above minimum wage or extending employment beyond summer.
- Ensuring a work environment free from harassment and discrimination.
Eligible geographic areas
The program is designed for companies based in specific areas to ensure effective local engagement and economic development.
- Businesses with a base in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Additional information
The following points provide additional relevant information about the Summer Employment Program for Students:
- Employers will receive notifications via email within 35 business days of a completed application regarding the decision on their subsidy request.
- The subsidy approval amount detailed in the approval letter may differ from the initial request.
- Employers have a timeframe of 14 days from the date of subsidy approval to provide details of the student(s) they intend to hire.
- Updates or changes to banking information must be completed before submitting a grant application if there have been any changes since the initial registration with LaMPSS.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Student Summer Employment Program — High school Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Student Summer Employment Program — High school. 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 Student Summer Employment Program — High school?
Get a subsidy of up to $14.50/hour, to cover up to 100% of wages for your non-profit organization, when you hire a high school summer student for 4 to 8 weeks.
How much funding can be received?
Student Summer Employment Program — High school Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Student Summer Employment Program — High school program?
To be eligible for the Student Summer Employment Program — High school program, you must:
Employers must be private sector entities with 20 employees or less, not-for-profit organizations, school districts, or municipalities.
Employers must have a CRA business number and an office location in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Applicants need to be in good standing with Company and Deeds Online (CADO), if incorporated.
What expenses are eligible under Student Summer Employment Program — High school?
The Summer Employment Program for Students facilitates employment opportunities aimed at providing high school and post-secondary students with meaningful work experiences. The program focuses on enhancing the students' skills and preparing them for future labor market participation. Create summer employment opportunities for high school and post-secondary students within private sector businesses.
Facilitate summer roles in not-for-profit organizations for students to gain work experience.
Support activities that help students develop employment skills necessary for their future careers.
Ensure work placements provide mentoring, evaluation, and performance feedback for career development.
Who can I contact for more information about the Student Summer Employment Program — High school?
You can contact Government of Newfoundland and Labrador by email at EmploymentPrograms@gov.nl.ca or by phone at 1-800-563-6600.
Where is the Student Summer Employment Program — High school available?
The Student Summer Employment Program — High school program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Is the Student Summer Employment Program — High school a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Student Summer Employment Program — High school is a Wage Subsidies And Interns