
Student Summer Skills Incentive
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
NS, Canada
Get a wage subsidy to hire post-secondary students
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate December 15, 2023
- grant_single|closingDate February 1, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
- Government of Nova Scotia
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grant_card_status|closed
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Get a subsidy for your non-profit organization when you hire a post-secondary summer student for 8-14 weeks.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
The Student Summer Skills Incentive grant provides wage subsidies to eligible non-profit organizations to help them hire post-secondary students for summer positions. The financing modalities are designed to support both standard and Work Integrated Learning programs.
- Wage subsidy of $10.50 per hour for standard positions, and $11.50 per hour if the hired student is part of a designated diversity group.
- The subsidy covers up to 525 hours of work per student during the summer term.
- For Work Integrated Learning (Co-op) positions, the wage subsidy increases by an additional $1 per hour above the regular subsidy rate, conditional on paying at least $1 above the minimum wage.
grant_single_labels|projects
The Student Summer Skills Incentive (SKILL) grant is designed to provide wage assistance to non-profit organizations that hire post-secondary students for summer employment. The program supports various activities, primarily revolving around student employment in roles that align with their field of study, thereby enhancing skill development and career-related experience.
- Hiring students for summer employment related to their area of study such as IT, marketing, or historical research.
- Engaging students in work-integrated learning opportunities like co-ops or internships that provide academic credit.
- Offering summer positions that help develop skills and experience in non-profit, charity, or social enterprise sectors.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 15,120
Hire nursing students for a summer program providing health education to underserved communities
$ 12,600
Engage students to organize and run summer camps focused on STEM education for kids
$ 7,560
Employ design students to create educational materials for a local wildlife preservation group
$ 5,040
Hire students to assist in the digitization of historical records at the local museum
$ 10,080
Hire IT students to develop a mobile app for community service coordination
$ 10,080
Hire students to support urban agriculture initiatives and community gardening projects
grant_single_labels|admissibility
To be eligible for the Student Summer Skills Incentive (SKILL), organizations must meet specific criteria.
- Be a not-for-profit organization registered as a charity or active society with the Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
- Plan to hire a university or college student for 8-14 weeks between April and August.
- Pay their summer student-employee minimum wage or more (plus vacation pay) for at least 240 hours during their work term.
- Not receive funding from any other government employment program for the same position.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
The Student Summer Skills Incentive (SKILL) program is intended for registered non-profit organizations, charities, and social enterprises in Canada. Eligible organizations must be registered as a charity or be an active society with the Registry of Joint Stock Companies. They should plan to hire a university or college student for 8-14 weeks between April and August and pay the student at least minimum wage plus vacation pay for full-time work. Additionally, the organization must not be receiving funding from any other government employment program for the same position. For those hiring students in Co-op or Work-Integrated Learning programs, the work term must also meet the educational requirements of the student's program.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
This grant is specifically for non-profit organizations that hire post-secondary students for summer jobs. Consequently, certain types of organizations are not eligible to apply due to their business structure or funding sources.
- For-profit companies of any kind.
- Organizations not registered as a charity or active society with the Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
- Organizations receiving funding from other government employment programs for the same position.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The SKILL grant supports activities that provide meaningful summer employment opportunities for post-secondary students within non-profit organizations. The eligible projects focus on hiring students to perform specific tasks that align with their field of study and enhance their career-related skills.
- Hiring a Computer Science student to develop or enhance a website for the organization.
- Engaging a Business student in marketing and promotional activities to boost organizational outreach.
- Employing a History major for research projects connected to historical documentation or museum exhibits.
- Offering positions in Co-op or other Work-Integrated Learning programs to provide academic credit and practical experience.
- Contributing to social enterprises by engaging students in roles that support community development and services.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is directed by the Labour, Skills and Immigration department of Nova Scotia, indicating specific regional relevance to this Canadian province. Therefore, eligible geographical areas include units registered within Nova Scotia.
- Organizations registered as a charity or active society within Nova Scotia.
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Employers must be a not-for-profit organization registered as a charity or active society with the Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
- The organization must plan to hire a university or college student for 8-14 weeks between April and August.
- The employer must pay their summer student-employee minimum wage or more for full-time work (at least 240 hours during their work term).
- The organization should not be receiving funding from any other government employment program for the same position.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The wage subsidy rate increases by $1 for co-op or Work-Integrated Learning positions where the student earns course credits.
- Employers must submit written confirmation from an educational program representative if hiring a co-op or Work-Integrated Learning student.
- The subsidy applies for up to 525 hours of student work during the employment term.
- Separate applications are required for hiring students in different counties.
- Contact information for queries is available, including a phone number and email.
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