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Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)
Employment opportunities for students in Canadian heritage organizations
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) is a federal employment program that offers students full-time or part-time positions lasting 6 to 16 weeks to gain practical experience in the heritage sector. The program covers wages for eligible placements and may reimburse relocation costs for participants, helping youth develop valuable skills by working with heritage organizations.
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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
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Employment of students in full-time or part-time positions to gain practical experience in heritage organizations.
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Candidate profile
- Employer-initiated Candidate Eligibility Form
- Employer-initiated Staffing Report
- Evaluation Questionnaire
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian incorporated non-profit heritage organizations
- Educational or cultural institutions with heritage-related objectives
- Non-profit organizations under a public government body with heritage-related objectives
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside the heritage sector
- For-profit businesses
Eligible expenses
- Transportation costs for eligible relocation
- En route accommodation costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Ground transportation of 50 km or less
- Housing
- Meals in transit
- Travel insurance not included with the airfare
- Special departure taxes
- Excess or oversized baggage charges
- Expenses for accompanying travellers
- Daily transportation between residence and the job site
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are acknowledged within 10 calendar days.
- Funding decisions are typically issued within 10 weeks of the application deadline.
- Approved employers sign a contract before funding is provided.
- Payments are issued after the contract requirements are met.
Additional information
- Full-time positions generally last from 6 to 16 weeks, with flexibility for full-time or part-time work arrangements.
- The program places an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion by encouraging youth from equity-deserving groups to apply.
- Travel assistance may be available for participants who need to relocate more than 125 km to their job site.
- Students who have not previously participated in the program are given priority.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO). 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 in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)?
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) is a federal employment program that offers students full-time or part-time positions lasting 6 to 16 weeks to gain practical experience in the heritage sector. The program covers wages for eligible placements and may reimburse relocation costs for participants, helping youth develop valuable skills by working with heritage organizations.
Who is eligible for the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO) program?
To be eligible for the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO) program, you must:
Employers must be approved for funding from Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations.
Employers are responsible for hiring students for their funded positions.
What expenses are eligible under Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)?
Employment of students in full-time or part-time positions to gain practical experience in heritage organizations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)?
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 Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO) available?
The Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO) program is available across Canada.
Is the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO) is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)?
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO) is funded by Canadian Heritage