
Student Work Placement Program
grant_single|update April 18, 2025
Canada
Subsidies for hiring Canadian post-secondary students
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
- Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Government of Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|preview
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|terms_and_conditions
- Provides up to $5,000 for each post-secondary student hired through the program.
- Offers up to $7,000 for each student hired who is in their first year or is from an under-represented group, including women in STEM, persons with disabilities, newcomers, Indigenous students, and visible minorities.
grant_single_labels|projects
- Hiring post-secondary students for work placements.
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
- The applicant must be an employer in Canada seeking to hire post-secondary students.
- The employer must apply for wage subsidies through one of the designated funding recipients.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- Technology sector companies
- Information and communications technology organizations
- Aviation and aerospace industry businesses
- Environmental and clean technology companies
- Biotechnology and life sciences organizations
- Electricity and energy sector companies
- Mining industry businesses
- Entrepreneurship-focused organizations
- Manufacturing sector firms
- Chambers of commerce and associated businesses
- Tourism industry organizations
- Cultural sector companies
- Trucking and transportation businesses
- Agricultural sector companies
- Food processing organizations
- Media production firms
- Companies associated with any of the listed funding recipients
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Wage subsidies for hiring post-secondary students.
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.
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria are as follows:
- Postsecondary student
- First-year student or part of an underrepresented group
grant_single_labels|apply
1
Choose Funding Recipient
Identify the suitable funding recipient for your industry sector from the provided list: Technation, Information and Communications Technology Council, Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace, etc.
2
Access Application Portal
- Visit the website of the chosen funding recipient to access their application portal.
- Create an account if required, or log in to an existing account.
3
Review Application Guidelines
- Read through the application guidelines and eligibility criteria specific to the funding recipient.
- Note any documentation or information needed for the application.
4
Prepare Application Documents
Gather required documents such as business registration, details of the student positions offered, and other supporting documents as specified.
5
Complete Application Form
- Fill out the online application form provided on the funding recipient's portal with detailed information about your business and the student positions.
- Include details on how your business meets the criteria for subsidy eligibility.
6
Submit Application
- Submit the completed application form along with any required documents through the portal.
- Ensure that all information is accurate and complete before submission.
7
Confirmation of Submission
- Receive a confirmation message or email verifying that your application has been successfully submitted.
- Keep a record of any confirmation number or receipt as proof of submission.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
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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