
Summer Employment for Nunavut Students
Last Update: January 24, 2025
NU, Canada
Wage subsidy for Nunavut students during summer
Summer Employment for Nunavut Students at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : July 12, 2024
Financing Type
Wage Subsidies And Interns
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Grant Providers
- Government of Nunavut
Status
Closed
Overview of the Summer Employment for Nunavut Students program
Access a wage subsidy to hire and train Nunavut students over 15 years old during the summer months where they can receive valuable work experience as well as earn money to support them over their next school year.
Eligible projects & activities
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 30,000
Hire and train 5 Nunavut students for a summer IT project
$ 30,000
Launch a summer coding bootcamp for Nunavut students
$ 15,000
Develop a community garden with the help of Nunavut students
$ 12,000
Summer marketing internship for Nunavut students with a local business
$ 25,000
Environmental research project involving Nunavut students
$ 20,000
Summer arts program for Nunavut students focusing on traditional and digital arts
Eligibility criteria of the Summer Employment for Nunavut Students program
The eligibility for this program is determined by specific requirements related to the student's profile and documentation.
- Applicants must be students, likely indicating current enrollment in an educational institution.
- Applicants must provide a resumé.
- Applicants must submit proof of enrollment, such as an acceptance letter, transcript, or a letter from the registrar.
- Applicants must provide proof of residency (e.g., Nunavut Health Care card, driver's licence, or other documents).
- A reference and/or a criminal record check or vulnerable sector check may be required.
Who is eligible?
The SSEEP is open to Nunavummiut students who are seeking employment opportunities and work experience in the public service during the summer months. Interested individuals must be residents of Nunavut and enrolled in an educational institution to qualify for this program.
Who is not eligible
There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.
- Companies engaged in illegal activities.
- Non-profit organizations.
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant may include:
- Coverage of wages for summer employment for Nunavut students
- Funding for specific projects or initiatives related to employment equity
Eligible geographic areas
The Summer Employment for Nunavut Students program is specifically designed for students from Nunavut. The eligibility is geographically limited to ensure support is provided to local residents.
- Residents of Nunavut, Canada.
Eligibility criteria of the Summer Employment for Nunavut Students program
For the Summer Employment for Nunavut Students grant, applicants are evaluated based on specific criteria. The evaluation and selection criteria include:
- Academic performance
- Relevance to the position
- Availability for the duration of the employment period
- Interest in contributing to the community
How to apply to the Summer Employment for Nunavut Students program
1
Gather Required Documents
- Prepare your resumé. For guidance, refer to the resumé writing tips provided.
- Obtain proof of enrolment, such as an acceptance letter, transcript, or letter from the registrar.
- Secure proof of residency, e.g., Nunavut Health Care card, driver's licence, or other valid documents.
- Arrange reference(s) if needed and consider obtaining a criminal record check or vulnerable sector check if required.
2
Complete Application Form
- Access and fill out the application form by clicking the provided link.
- If accessing issues arise, download the form to your computer and open it using Adobe Acrobat.
3
Submit Application
- Ensure all sections of the application form are fully completed.
- Submit the completed application along with all required documents before the deadline, July 12, 2024.
4
Confirmation
- Await confirmation from the Government of Nunavut regarding the receipt and processing of your application.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application and any confirmation received for your records.
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