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Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy
Wage subsidies for student work placements
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 1, 2024
- Closing date : December 1, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers wage subsidies of up to 50% of gross wages, up to $5,000 per term, or up to 70% and $7,000 for equity-deserving students. It supports student work placements in trucking and logistics to build job readiness and help employers grow their talent pipeline.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : September 1, 2024
- Closing date : December 1, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Student work placements with full-time or part-time hours.
- Work-integrated learning placements related to the student’s field of study.
Documents Needed
- Proof of student payroll wages, such as pay stubs.
- Proof of the student’s enrollment in a Canadian post-secondary institution.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses registered in Canada.
- Employers in the trucking and logistics industry.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses outside the trucking and logistics industry.
- Placements for contractors instead of employees.
- Placements already funded by another federal grant program.
Eligible expenses
- Gross student wages for approved work placements.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Placements for international students.
- Placements for Canadian students enrolled outside Canada.
- Placements for students in skilled trades programs.
- Placements funded by another federal grant program.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Trucking HR Canada as part of the program process.
- Approved employers are supported through the placement and reimbursement process.
- Employers must submit pay stubs to receive reimbursement.
Additional information
- Applications were open for Fall 2024.
- Trucking HR Canada provides step-by-step support to employers and post-secondary partners.
- The program is funded by the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy. 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 Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy?
This program offers wage subsidies of up to 50% of gross wages, up to $5,000 per term, or up to 70% and $7,000 for equity-deserving students. It supports student work placements in trucking and logistics to build job readiness and help employers grow their talent pipeline.
How much funding can be received?
Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy 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 was December 1, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy program?
To be eligible for the Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy program, you must:
Canadian-registered business
Trucking and logistics industry
Current post-secondary student placement
What expenses are eligible under Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy?
Student work placements with full-time or part-time hours.
Work-integrated learning placements related to the student’s field of study.
Who can I contact for more information about the Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy?
You can contact Trucking HR Canada by email at theteam@truckinghr.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy available?
The Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy program is available across Canada.