Student Summer Employment Program — High school
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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Develop employee skills
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Closing date : February 23, 2024
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- All revenue ranges
- 20 employees maximum
- Youth (<40)
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Academia / students
- All structures
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
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
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the employer's profile and operational standing.
- Private Sector employers must have staffing of 20 employees or less and can be incorporated or operate as a sole proprietorship.
- Eligible entities include not-for-profit organizations, school districts, and municipalities.
- Employers must be in good standing with Company and Deeds Online (CADO) if incorporated.
- An active Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business number is required.
- The employer must have an office location or base in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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.
Selection criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for the Summer Employment Program for Students focus on the quality of the opportunities provided by the employers.
- Investment above the minimum wage or commitment to retain the youth as an employee beyond the summer placement period.
- Support for youth during their work placement through observing, evaluating, and providing feedback on job performance.
- Mentoring support for the career development of the youth.
- Opportunities for youth to develop skills needed for employment during the placement.
- Implementation of measures to provide a work environment free of harassment and discrimination.
How to apply
Register as a Government Vendor
- Ensure you are set-up as a government vendor to receive payments.
- Register through the Employer Registration link provided in the guidelines.
- Receive your LaMPSS User ID and password via email.
Update Banking and Registration Details
- Verify that your banking information is up-to-date in LaMPSS.
- Complete the supplier form if your banking details have changed.
Submit Online Application
- Log into your LaMPSS account with your User ID and password.
- Complete the Online Application in LaMPSS, ensuring all sections are filled accurately.
- Review the Program Guidelines and adhere to the Terms and Conditions before submitting.
Check Application Status
- Log back into your LaMPSS account to monitor the status of your application.
- You will receive email notifications regarding the decision within 35 business days.
Approval and Further Requirements
- Upon receiving the approval letter, note the total subsidy amount approved.
- Within 14 days of approval, provide the names of student(s) to be hired.
- Submit a Student Contact and Consent form for each student.
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.
