Student Training and Employment Program (STEP)
YT, Canada
Subsidy to hire summer students in Yukon
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|closingDateNovember 15, 2024
- grant_single|grantStatusClosed
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
- Department of Education (YK)
- Government of Yukon
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grant_card_status|closed
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Get up to $7.20 per hour for 450 to 600 hours of employment when you hire Yukon post-secondary students for summer jobs in career-related fields of study.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
This grant provides wage subsidies to facilitate the employment of post-secondary students by eligible organizations in Yukon. The funding terms are designed to incentivize student employment while ensuring fair compensation and clear financial guidelines.
- Wage subsidy of $7.20 per hour provided for 450 to 600 hours of student employment.
- Employers must adhere to a minimum wage rate starting at $22.56 per hour for students, based on their completed year of post-secondary education.
- Employers may offer wages above the minimum set by the STEP wage scale.
- Final claims for wage reimbursements must be submitted by October 1, 2025.
- Third Party Liability Insurance coverage must be in place for employees under the program.
- If under a collective agreement, union consultation and agreement are required to hire a student.
grant_single_labels|projects
The STEP provides subsidies for projects focused on hiring post-secondary students for qualified summer job positions. These activities aim to enhance students' field experience and contribute to their professional growth while providing valuable assistance to employers.
- Offering a summer job that relates to a student's field of study and benefits their future career.
- Providing at least 450 hours of employment over the summer period, ensuring substantial work experience.
- Guaranteeing a minimum of 32 hours of work per week for the student employees.
- Ensuring the job opportunity falls within the specified summer timeframe of May 1 to September 1.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 4,320
Hire a marketing intern to assist with digital campaigns and market analysis
$ 4,320
Hire a graphic design student to create promotional materials for an art gallery
$ 4,320
Hire a culinary arts student to help develop new recipes at a local bakery
$ 4,320
Employ a software engineering student to develop a mobile app for community services
$ 4,320
Hire a journalism student to assist with writing and editing for local news articles
$ 4,320
Employ a finance student to assist with financial analysis and planning for a cooperative
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
- The applicant must be one of the following entities: private-sector employer, non-government organization or agency, First Nation, municipal government, or a Government of Yukon department.
- The applicant must be legally entitled to operate a business in Yukon.
- The applicant must have an office in Yukon with a local contact person.
- The applicant must have been operating in Yukon for at least 1 year.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible applicants for the STEP subsidy include private-sector employers, non-government organizations or agencies, First Nations, municipal governments, and Government of Yukon departments. Additionally, employers must be legally entitled to operate a business in Yukon, have an office in Yukon with a local contact person, and have been operating in Yukon for at least one year.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant:
- Public-sector employers
- Businesses not legally entitled to operate in Yukon
- Organizations without a local office and contact person in Yukon
- New businesses operating in Yukon for less than 1 year
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The STEP subsidy assists with covering eligible expenses directly related to employing a post-secondary student for the summer.
- Wages paid to the student according to the STEP wage scale.
- Third Party Liability Insurance coverage cost for employees under the program.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is available to companies located in the Yukon, as specified by the eligibility requirements of the program. Eligible locations are integral to benefiting the local economy and ensuring opportunities for students in the region.
- Businesses legally entitled to operate in Yukon.
- Organizations with an office in Yukon with a local contact person.
- Entities that have been operating in Yukon for at least 1 year.
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Jobs should relate to a student’s field of study and benefit their future career.
- Guaranteed minimum of 450 hours of work with at least 32 hours per week.
- Employment period between May 1 and September 1.
- Pays based on the STEP wage scale.
grant_single_labels|register
Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Complete Employer Application/Agreement Form
- Obtain the Employer Application/Agreement form.
- Fill out all sections accurately, providing complete information about your organization and the job position.
- Step 2: Submit the Application
- Submit your completed application before the deadline of November 15, 2024.
- You can submit your application in person at 1000 Lewes Boulevard in Whitehorse, via email to terilee.huff@yukon.ca, or by mail to the Government of Yukon, Employment Programs Officer (E-13), Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6.
- Step 3: Await Approval Notification
- Wait for an email confirmation in early December 2024, notifying you if your application has been approved.
- Step 4: STEP Job Posting
- Check the STEP jobs publication on the website in mid December 2024 to view your approved job listing.
- Step 5: Receive Hiring Package
- Receive the hiring package in early March 2025 containing instructions, forms, student applications, and resumes.
- Step 6: Shortlist and Interview Candidates
- Shortlist suitable candidates and conduct interviews throughout March 2025.
- Step 7: Job Offer Notification
- Make job offers by April 4, 2025, and notify students who were not successful in interviews.
- Step 8: Submit Results Form
- Submit the Results Form by April 11, 2025, indicating your hiring decision.
- Step 9: Employment Period
- Ensure students start their employment by May 1, 2025, and complete it by September 1, 2025.
- Step 10: Final Claims Submission
- Submit final claims for wage reimbursement by October 1, 2025.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- All employers must provide proof of Third Party Liability Insurance covering employees under the program.
- If a collective agreement exists, consultation with the union and written agreement to hire a student is required.
- The subsidy is capped at $7.20 per hour for 450 to 600 hours of employment.
grant_single_labels|contact
terilee.huff@yukon.ca
