Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit

Q: How much funding can be received?

Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit is a Wage Subsidies And Interns

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit?

Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit is funded by Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit program?

To be eligible for the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit program, you must: • The organization must be a private, public, non-profit organization, or a municipality. • It must be incorporated and conduct activities in both official languages.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit?

You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at coordonnateurjct-ycwcoordinator@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-935-5555.

Q: Where is the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit available?

The Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit program is available across Canada.

Q: Are youth (under 40) eligible for the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit program?

Yes, youth under 40 are eligible to apply for the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Wage subsidy for summer students

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : February 3, 2024

Financing Type

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Educational services

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Closed

Overview

Get a wage subsidy to cover 50% of the costs of paying a summer student to work 30–40 hours a week for 16 weeks, if you operate a for-profit business.

Financing terms and conditions

Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages provides funding to support youth employment in opportunities that develop skills in Canada's official languages. The financing modalities are designed to assist various organizations in providing these job experiences.

The program may contribute up to 50% of employment costs for private and public sector organizations and up to 70% for non-profit organizations.
An allocation to cover lodging costs is provided for students living more than 125 km from their workplace, and it includes one round trip covered between the student's residence and workplace.
Reasonable costs for job accommodation may be reimbursed up to a maximum of $3,000 per participant, specifically for participants with disabilities.
Payments are made following the receipt and acceptance of required documentation by the delivery organization.
All contributions are taxable and considered pensionable and insurable by the Canada Revenue Agency.
Financial reporting is required to ensure compliance with program terms.

Activities funded

The Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (YCWBOL) grant is designed to foster the development of official-language minority communities and provide opportunities for students to explore career opportunities in both official languages. The eligible projects focus on gaining practical work experience, promoting Canada's linguistic duality, and supporting the development of these communities.

Jobs fostering the development of official-language minority communities using the employee's first official language.
Jobs providing opportunities to practice second-language skills, including placements at "Languages at Work" sites.
Projects promoting the benefits of Canada's linguistic duality.
Initiatives assisting businesses and organizations in delivering services in both official languages across Canada.
Projects supporting the sustainable development and labour force needs of official-language minority communities.
Initiatives addressing labour shortages and helping to counteract the youth exodus from these communities.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 2,000

Hiring a summer student to design bilingual educational materials

$ 3,750

A summer student to organize a bilingual cultural festival

$ 2,750

Hire a summer student to support the bilingual tourism initiatives

$ 3,000

Employing a summer student for a bilingual digital marketing campaign

$ 2,500

Hire a summer student to develop a bilingual community outreach program

$ 3,500

Summer student to implement bilingual youth leadership workshops

Eligibility

Eligibility for the Young Canada Works grant programs in Heritage Organizations and Internships is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's organizational structure and project alignment.

The organization must be an incorporated, non-profit entity in Canada with a heritage mandate, such as a museum, archive, library, or an organization managing built heritage.
It can be an educational or cultural institution with distinct objectives, programs, and budget related to heritage.
Non-profit organizations under provincial, territorial, regional, or municipal government that have distinct objectives, programs, and budgets related to heritage are eligible.
Professional heritage service organizations or Indigenous regional governments or governing bodies with a heritage mandate are also eligible.
Organizations must be stable and financially healthy.
The organization is not eligible if it is a federal department, federal agency, Crown Corporation, or a provincial or territorial government department, or if it is associated with a federal entity.

Who is eligible?

To determine if your organization is eligible to apply, please read the eligibility criteria specific to each program in Section 2 for employment programs and Section 3 for internship programs.

Who is not eligible

The Young Canada Works (YCW) programs have specific eligibility criteria that restrict certain types of organizations from applying. These restrictions are mainly related to the organization's status or main activity to ensure alignment with YCW objectives.

Federal departments, federal agencies, or Crown corporations.
Provincial or territorial government departments.
For-profit organizations.
Non-profit organizations that are operationally dependent on a federal entity due to administrative or contractual relationships.

Eligible expenses

The Young Canada Works (YCW) program offers a variety of opportunities for students and interns to gain valuable work experience in heritage and linguistic sectors. These projects aim to enhance skills and appreciation of Canada's heritage and linguistic diversity.

YCW in Heritage Organizations: Employment that allows students to gain skills and explore career choices in the heritage sector.
YCW in Both Official Languages: Jobs fostering development in official-language minority communities and opportunities to practice second-language skills.
Languages at Work: Practical work experiences for students improving their second official language following the Explore program.
YCW at Building Careers in Heritage: Internships helping graduates acquire and enhance skills necessary for their transitions to the labor market in heritage, arts, or cultural sectors.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to organizations across Canada. There are no specific regional limitations mentioned for eligibility.

Selection criteria

The Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (YCWBOL) program evaluates and selects eligible employers based on their compliance with specific criteria, ensuring that they meet organizational and operational standards while promoting bilingual activities. Employers must demonstrate stability, financial health, incorporation, and involvement in bilingual activities at various levels.

Private, public, non-profit organization, or a municipality
Incorporated entity
Involved in national, provincial, territorial, municipal, or community activities
Conducting activities in both official languages
Stable and financially healthy
Not a federal department, federal agency, Crown Corporation, or a provincial or territorial government department

How to apply

Determine Eligibility

Identify the specific YCW program(s) relevant to your organization's goals and activities.
Review the eligibility criteria for the chosen YCW program in Section 2 (Employment Programs) and Section 3 (Internship Program).

Online Application Submission

Visit the YCW website and create an account to access the application portal.
Select the delivery organization that aligns with your project objectives.
Complete the online application form, providing detailed project proposals that address YCW objectives and program-specific criteria.
Attach relevant supporting documents, such as project plans, timelines, and budget estimates.
Submit the application before the specified deadline for the respective YCW program.

Application Assessment

The selected delivery organization will review and evaluate your application.
Be prepared to provide additional information or documentation if requested by the delivery organization.

Notification of Decision

Receive an official notification of the funding decision within 10 weeks of the application deadline.
If approved, you will receive an email confirmation with a preliminary offer. Accept the offer to proceed with the recruitment process.
If refused, you will receive a written notification and can request feedback from the delivery organization.

Post-Approval Requirements

Upon acceptance of the preliminary offer, gain access to the YCW online list of candidates for recruitment purposes.
Complete an online Candidate Eligibility Form for your chosen candidate and submit it for pre-approval.
Sign a contract with the delivery organization outlining contribution amount, terms, and conditions.
Complete an online Staffing Report within the first week of employment.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

All candidates must be registered in the YCW online candidate inventory prior to hiring.
YCW contributions are based on the actual salaries paid to employees, and wages must align with industry standards.
The maximum contribution for YCW in Heritage Organizations is typically $10,000 per job.
For internship programs, the maximum contribution is generally $15,000 for domestic internships and $17,000 for international museology internships.
Up to 50% of total eligible employment costs may be covered, with potential for increased funding based on justification and priorities.
Reasonable costs up to $3,000 related to workplace accommodations for persons with disabilities can be reimbursed.
YCW is committed to diversity and encourages hiring youth facing barriers to employment.
Employers are encouraged to prioritize hiring new participants each year in all programs.
75% of the payment will be issued at the start, with the remaining 25% provided upon receipt and approval of required documentation at the end of the work term.
Employers must acknowledge the Government of Canada's financial support in promotional and media activities.
For international internships, additional obligations include ensuring interns travel with Canadian documents and register on the Government of Canada website before departure.

Documents and links

Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit

Contacts

coordonnateurjct-ycwcoordinator@pch.gc.ca

1-800-935-5555

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit. 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.