Student Work Placement Program
grant_single|update March 28, 2025
Canada
Subsidies for hiring Canadian post-secondary students
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- grant_single|noCondition
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
- Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Government of Canada
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grant_card_status|open
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Receive wage subsidies up to a maximum of $5,000 per placement and up to a maximum of $7,000 per placement for under-represented students including first-year students, women in STEM, Indigenous students, persons with disabilities, and newcomers.
grant_single_labels|projects
Eligible projects or activities for this grant include student placements in areas such as STEM, aviation/aerospace, electrical, mining industry, tourism, cultural sector, agriculture, and food processing.
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
- Aviation and Aerospace
- Electrical
- Mining Industry
- Tourism
- Cultural Sector
- Agriculture
- Food Processing
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 12,000
Support visible minority students with experiential learning in community health services
$ 12,000
Engage Indigenous students in cultural heritage digitization projects
$ 7,000
Hire a female student in STEM for a data analysis project focusing on public transportation efficiency
$ 10,000
Hiring two first-year engineering students for summer internships providing hands-on experience in renewable energy projects
$ 9,000
Hire person with disabilities for a software development role focusing on accessibility features
$ 14,000
Provide internship opportunities for newcomers in a community gardening project
grant_single_labels|admissibility
To be eligible for the wage subsidies, companies must meet specific criteria related to their engagement with post-secondary student employment.
- The company must be hiring post-secondary students for work placements in Canada.
- The company must apply through one of the designated funding recipients listed.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
The information provided does not include specific evaluation and selection criteria for projects under the Student Work Placement program grant. It only outlines the amount of wage subsidy available and the process through the specified funding recipients for hiring post-secondary students. Therefore, I am unable to list specific evaluation or selection criteria based on the provided context.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Student wage subsidies aim to stimulate employment and practical experience for post-secondary students in various sectors. Eligible activities include the hiring and integration of students into projects that contribute to their professional development and meet employers' needs.
- Hiring students for internships or summer jobs in the fields of information technology, aviation, environment, biological sciences, and the electrical industry.
- Integrating students into research and development projects to support technology and applied science innovation.
- Involving students in community or cultural development projects, including in the tourism and agriculture sectors.
- Engaging students in initiatives supporting food production and the manufacturing industry.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is available to companies across Canada through the Student Work Placement program. It allows for a broad geographical eligibility as the program is available nationwide.
- Companies located anywhere within Canada.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The program supports various industries, ranging from technology and media to agriculture and tourism, offering flexibility in the types of roles that can be funded.
- Employers are encouraged to offer meaningful work placements that provide real-world experience to students.
- Networking opportunities may be available through participating funding recipients, enhancing potential partnerships.
- Emphasis is placed on the development of skills that align with industry needs, ensuring the placements are mutually beneficial.
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