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Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL)
Short-term work placements for bilingual students in minority communities
Funding available
Up to 70% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages supports short-term student jobs across Canada, helping young people gain work experience in official-language minority communities and improve English or French. Employers may receive up to 50% of employment costs, or up to 70% for nonprofit organizations, while travel, housing and workplace accommodation may also be supported.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Short-term student jobs in official language minority communities.
- Work placements that let students use their first or second official language.
- Positions that provide geographic exchange and networking opportunities.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students who meet the program’s eligibility criteria.
Who is not eligible
- Non-Canadians who hold a temporary work visa.
- Applicants awaiting permanent resident status.
- Students who have another full-time job during the employment period.
Eligible expenses
- Round-trip transportation between the student’s permanent residence and workplace when the workplace is 125 km or more from the permanent residence.
- Accommodation allowance for participants who must pay rent.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Overall project objectives, including benefits for the student, institution, community, region and country.
- Project planning, including a clear description of the project, measurable results, job description, tasks and timelines.
- Skills development and employability, with practical and enriching work experience.
- Employment parameters, recruitment, orientation and supervision, including a clearly defined candidate profile, appropriate salary and credible budget.
- Official languages contribution and specific criteria set by the delivery organization according to regional needs and priorities; priority is given to Indigenous organizations, Indigenous youth, Indigenous cultural heritage, ethnocultural and official-language minority communities, and young people facing barriers to employment.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create an account
- Use the YCW login page to sign up.
- Complete and submit a candidate profile.
- Step 2: Search for positions
- Browse available jobs in your account.
- Step 3: Express interest
- Select a job title and click “Express interest in this job”.
- Step 4: Complete required forms if selected
- Candidate Eligibility Form.
- Staffing Report.
- End of Work Term Report.
- Evaluation Questionnaire.
Processing and Agreement
- Delivery organizations evaluate the application, approve projects for funding, and administer the funding.
- Applications are acknowledged within five working days after the deadline.
- Approved applicants receive an email confirmation and a preliminary offer within eight weeks after the deadline, while refused applicants receive an email notice within eight weeks after the deadline.
- Payments are issued by the delivery organization after the required documents have been received and accepted under the contract.
- Employers must complete the online eligibility, staffing, end-of-employment and evaluation forms during the employment period, and keep the required records for five years for audit and evaluation.
Additional information
- Positions under this program last from 6 to 16 weeks.
- Transportation and accommodation assistance is available for students who must travel over 125 km to their work placement.
- The employer is responsible for hiring; students are encouraged to apply directly to positions of interest.
- Students are required to complete several online forms and reports throughout their employment period.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL) Program
What is the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL)?
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages supports short-term student jobs across Canada, helping young people gain work experience in official-language minority communities and improve English or French. Employers may receive up to 50% of employment costs, or up to 70% for nonprofit organizations, while travel, housing and workplace accommodation may also be supported.
How much funding can be received?
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL) Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL) program?
To be eligible for the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL) program, you must:
Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee in Canada, and legally authorized to work in Canada
Aged 15 to 30 at the start of the employment, with a commitment to work for the full duration
Previous-semester student who intends to return to studies and has a working knowledge of English and French
What expenses are eligible under Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL)?
Short-term student jobs in official language minority communities.
Work placements that let students use their first or second official language.
Positions that provide geographic exchange and networking opportunities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL)?
You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at coordonnateurjct-ycwcoordinator@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-935-5555.
Where is the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL) available?
The Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL) program is available across Canada.
Is the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL) is a Grant and Funding