How much funding can be received?

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.

Financing 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.

Eligible projects & activities

Hiring post-secondary students for work placements.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 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

Eligibility criteria of the Student Work Placement Program program

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.

Who is eligible?

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

Eligible expenses

Wage subsidies for hiring post-secondary students.

Eligible geographic areas

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.

Eligibility criteria of the Student Work Placement Program program

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

How to apply to the Student Work Placement Program program

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.

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.

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.

Prepare Application Documents

Gather required documents such as business registration, details of the student positions offered, and other supporting documents as specified.

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.

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.

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.

Additional information

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.