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Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program
Money for businesses to hire students
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2023
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Get a wage subsidy of up to $7,000/student to cover up to 70% 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 : 7,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program?
Get a wage subsidy of up to $7,000/student to cover up to 70% 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 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,000 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