grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|maxCount
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
grant_single|grantors
  • Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

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.

grant_single_labels|projects

Eligible projects for this grant include student work placements that are part of the student's study program. These can encompass cooperative education, internships, applied research projects and practical placements.
  • Cooperative education
  • Internships
  • Applied research projects
  • Practical placements
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$7,000

Vancouver
A cooperative education program for environmental science students in Vancouver.

$7,000

Toronto
Internship program for software development students in Toronto.

$7,000

Montreal
Mentorship program for business students in Montreal focusing on social enterprises.

$7,000

Calgary
Applied research project for renewable energy systems in Calgary.

$7,000

Ottawa
Practical placement for nursing students in Ottawa focusing on community health.

$7,000

Winnipeg
Student-led agricultural research project in Winnipeg.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

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

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

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

grant_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

grant_single_labels|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.

grant_single_labels|register

  • 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.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

The Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium, in partnership with the Government of Canada, provides the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) subsidy to support manufacturers in hiring post-secondary students by offering wage subsidies. Applications are reviewed based on eligibility and regional funding availability.
  • Subsidies cover up to 50% or 70% of student wages, up to a maximum of $5,000 or $7,000 per placement.
  • Eligible placements include cooperative education, internships, practicums, and applied research projects as part of the student’s study program.
  • Employers must submit relevant documentation including pay stubs, invoices, and surveys to receive the subsidy.
  • Employers must maintain accurate records for at least six years and provide access to auditors if required.
  • Employers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, including labor and safety regulations.
  • Changes in the employer’s status, such as restructuring or change of ownership, must be immediately reported to the EMC.
  • The EMC reserves the right to terminate financial support if the terms of the agreement are not met or if the student or employer becomes ineligible.

grant_single_labels|documents

WILWorks program — Student Work Placement Program

Apply to this program