Open
Last Update: April 22, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 17, 2025
- Closing date : May 31, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 50% of the costs of a work term placement, to a maximum of $5,000 per placement, when you hire a post-secondary student. Maximum coverage for under-represented groups is 70% of the costs to a maximum of $7,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : November 17, 2025
- Closing date : May 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
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
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The Career Ready Program facilitates student work placements in tech-immersive roles within high-growth sectors. This initiative supports projects that enhance tech skills through real-world applications, thus enabling innovation and development in numerous fields.
- Roles in digital technology, encompassing IT, digital marketing, and software engineering.
- Positions related to AI, IoT, Machine Learning, and Advanced Manufacturing.
- Engagements in cybersecurity projects.
- Roles in Agri-Tech and Clean Tech sectors.
- Health Tech positions facilitating technological advancements in healthcare.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Registered Canadian businesses and non-profits that can provide meaningful, tech-focused work placements for students are eligible to apply. However, large financial sector employers, post-secondary institutions, and municipalities are ineligible for this subsidy.Who is not eligible
This grant excludes certain companies mainly due to their sector and organizational type. These restrictions are in line with the grant's focus on tech and educational sectors.
- Large financial sector employers.
- Post-secondary institutions.
- Municipalities.
Eligible expenses
The Career Ready Program aims to integrate students into tech-focused roles within companies, bolstering their skills while meeting industry needs. Eligible roles are varied and include aspects of marketing, strategy, and data technology.
- Tech roles in digital marketing, including market research, industry analysis, and branding.
- Strategy roles such as consulting, analysts, and business development.
- Data and technology roles, including data analysis, AI/machine learning, software development, and IT support.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available to Canadian businesses and non-profits, ensuring national access. The program aims to distribute opportunities fairly across the country, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.
- Businesses registered in Canada.
- All provinces and territories within Canada.
Additional information
Here is additional relevant detail for the grant:
- Employers are encouraged to use the online "Net New" calculator within the application portal to calculate the number of eligible student placements for wage subsidies.
Documents and links
Frequently Asked Questions about the TECHNATION — Career Ready Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the TECHNATION — Career Ready 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 TECHNATION — Career Ready Program?
Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 50% of the costs of a work term placement, to a maximum of $5,000 per placement, when you hire a post-secondary student. Maximum coverage for under-represented groups is 70% of the costs to a maximum of $7,000.
How much funding can be received?
TECHNATION — Career Ready Program Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **May 31, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the TECHNATION — Career Ready Program program?
To be eligible for the TECHNATION — Career Ready Program program, you must:
The applicant must be a registered Canadian business or non-profit organization.
Employers must provide a tech-focused work placement opportunity to a student.
Large financial sector employers, post-secondary institutions, and municipalities are not eligible.
What expenses are eligible under TECHNATION — Career Ready Program?
The Career Ready Program facilitates student work placements in tech-immersive roles within high-growth sectors. This initiative supports projects that enhance tech skills through real-world applications, thus enabling innovation and development in numerous fields. Roles in digital technology, encompassing IT, digital marketing, and software engineering.
Positions related to AI, IoT, Machine Learning, and Advanced Manufacturing.
Engagements in cybersecurity projects.
Roles in Agri-Tech and Clean Tech sectors.
Health Tech positions facilitating technological advancements in healthcare.
Where is the TECHNATION — Career Ready Program available?
The TECHNATION — Career Ready Program program is available across Canada.
Is the TECHNATION — Career Ready Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
TECHNATION — Career Ready Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns