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Young Canada Works - Employment Programs
Short-term youth jobs in heritage and bilingual sectors
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Young Canada Works supports short-term student jobs and graduate internships in heritage and bilingual sectors. It can provide up to $10,000 per job for heritage positions, up to $15,000 per internship in Canada, and up to $17,000 for international internships.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Short-term student jobs in heritage organizations
- Short-term jobs in both official languages
- Graduate internships in heritage, arts, culture, conservation, or museology
- International museology internships
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Candidate Eligibility Form
- Staffing Report
- Contract
- End of Work Term Report
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Public and private sector organizations
- Municipalities
- Museums, archives, libraries, and heritage organizations
- Arts and culture organizations
Who is not eligible
- Federal departments, agencies, and Crown corporations
- Provincial or territorial government departments
- For-profit organizations
- Organizations operationally dependent on a federal entity
Eligible expenses
- Wages and benefits for the hired student or graduate
- Other eligible employment costs
- Reasonable workplace accommodation costs for eligible participants with disabilities or barriers
- Travel and en-route accommodation for eligible relocations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General maintenance, custodial, or groundskeeping positions
- Positions outside the program’s eligible sector or stream
- Travel and accommodation not covered under the relocation policy
- Expenses for accompanying persons
- Independent housing costs and daily commuting costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed by the delivery organization.
- Funding decisions are usually sent within 10 weeks of the deadline.
- If approved, the employer receives a preliminary offer and later a contract.
- Payments are issued after required forms and reports are accepted.
- Final payment is based on actual project costs.
Additional information
- Delivery organizations vary by region and sector.
- Applications are assessed by the relevant delivery organization.
- Approved employers must sign a contract.
- Funding is competitive and not guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Young Canada Works - Employment Programs Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Young Canada Works - Employment Programs. 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 Young Canada Works - Employment Programs?
Young Canada Works supports short-term student jobs and graduate internships in heritage and bilingual sectors. It can provide up to $10,000 per job for heritage positions, up to $15,000 per internship in Canada, and up to $17,000 for international internships.
Who is eligible for the Young Canada Works - Employment Programs program?
To be eligible for the Young Canada Works - Employment Programs program, you must:
Incorporated and financially stable organizations
Eligible heritage or bilingual activities
Project must fit the program stream
What expenses are eligible under Young Canada Works - Employment Programs?
Short-term student jobs in heritage organizations
Short-term jobs in both official languages
Graduate internships in heritage, arts, culture, conservation, or museology
International museology internships
Where is the Young Canada Works - Employment Programs available?
The Young Canada Works - Employment Programs program is available across Canada.
Is the Young Canada Works - Employment Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Young Canada Works - Employment Programs is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Young Canada Works - Employment Programs?
Young Canada Works - Employment Programs is funded by Canadian Heritage