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Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program
Money for businesses to hire students
Last Update: May 7, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2023
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Get a wage subsidy of up to $5,000/student to cover up to 50% of your costs when you hire post-secondary students on work-integrated learning (WIL) placements in your business or not-for-profit organization.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring post-secondary students for work-integrated learning (WIL) placements, such as cooperative education or internships, related to their field of study.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered Canadian businesses located anywhere in Canada
- Not-for-profit organizations located anywhere in Canada
- Employers operating in any industry sector
Who is not eligible
- Federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government entities.
- Organizations that are extensions of government, such as crown corporations, hospitals, public long-term care facilities, and post-secondary institutions.
- Members of the House of Commons and the Senate.
- Organizations engaging in partisan political activities.
- Major and other financial sector employers, including businesses that underwrite loans.
Eligible expenses
- Wages paid to eligible post-secondary students hired for work-integrated learning (WIL) placements.
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses and organizations located anywhere in Canada.
Additional information
- Applications for the Summer 2024 term are currently being placed on a waitlist due to high demand and limited funding.
- Funding is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and is only reserved once conditional approval is granted and the Recipient Agreement is signed.
- Employers need to consult the TOP Program Guidelines & FAQs for detailed information before applying.
- Remote work placements are permitted under this program.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program Program
What is the Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program?
Get a wage subsidy of up to $5,000/student to cover up to 50% of your costs when you hire post-secondary students on work-integrated learning (WIL) placements in your business or not-for-profit organization.
How much funding can be received?
Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program program?
To be eligible for the Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program program, you must:
Must be a registered Canadian business, not-for-profit, or organization (excluding government entities and major financial sector employers).
Must hire post-secondary students for 'net new' work-integrated learning placements.
Cannot be a federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government or their extensions.
What expenses are eligible under Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program?
Hiring post-secondary students for work-integrated learning (WIL) placements, such as cooperative education or internships, related to their field of study.
Who can I contact for more information about the Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program?
You can contact Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC).
Where is the Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program available?
The Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns