Get a wage subsidy of up to $7,000 per post-secondary student placement offering student learning opportunities including internships, co-op placements, mentorship programs or applied research projects to solve particular problems.

Eligibility criteria

Eligibility criteria for the Student Work Placement Program grant include:

Must be a Canadian manufacturer
Applications must meet program eligibility criteria
Funding availability varies by region

Who is eligible

Eligible types of companies for this grant include Canadian manufacturers who are looking to hire post-secondary students for student work placements.
To be eligible for the grant, companies must meet the program eligibility criteria and have a strong interest in offering student positions.

Canadian manufacturers
Companies offering student work placements
Companies meeting program eligibility criteria

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include:

Salaries for student placements
Training costs related to the student placements
Supplies and materials directly related to the student placements
Administrative costs directly related to the student placements

Evaluation & selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.

Applications will be reviewed and assessed based on program eligibility criteria and regional funding availability.

How to apply

Step 1: Visit the third party application platform.
Step 2: Complete the application for funding.
Step 3: Submit the application.
Step 4: Wait for the application to be reviewed and assessed based on program criteria and funding availability.
Step 5: If approved, receive funding for student placements.

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