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Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student
Supports Yukon employers to hire students or youth for summer
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,950
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Yukon, Canada
Overview
The Yukon Summer Career Placement subsidy provides up to $8.25 per hour for a maximum of 600 hours to support organizations in hiring Yukon students and youth for summer employment. The program aims to facilitate job opportunities for secondary and post-secondary students, as well as qualified youth, in roles ranging from 6 to 16 weeks between May and September.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,950 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Yukon
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring a Yukon youth or student for summer employment positions within your organization.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private businesses
- Municipalities
- First Nations
- Non-profit organizations
Eligible expenses
- Wages for hiring a student or youth, up to $8.25 per hour for a maximum of 600 hours between May 1 and September 1.
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses, municipalities, First Nations, and non-profit organizations that have operated for at least one year in Yukon.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review Program Requirements
- Examine the conditions and subsidy levels for both the Summer Career Placement and STEP programs.
- Ensure your organization selects the correct program before applying.
- Step 2: Complete the Application Form
- Fill out the Summer Career Placement application form.
- Step 3: Submit the Application
- Send your completed application form by one of the following methods:
- In person: 1000 Lewes Boulevard, Whitehorse, Yukon (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
- Email: terilee.huff@yukon.ca
- Mail: Government of Yukon, Training Programs (E-13), Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
- Send your completed application form by one of the following methods:
- Step 4: Recruit and Select Staff
- If approved, recruit and select eligible students or youth for your organization’s summer positions.
- Advertise positions using local newspapers, Service Canada’s Job Bank, Employment Central, or the Skookum Jim Youth Employment Centre, as appropriate.
Processing and Agreement
- If approved, the employer must recruit and select the student or youth.
- Employers usually advertise jobs through local newspapers, Service Canada Job Bank, Employment Central, or the Skookum Jim Youth Employment Centre.
Additional information
- Employers are responsible for advertising positions, recruiting, and selecting students or youth for the positions.
- Applicants must ensure the candidate is a new employee and not a member of the employer's immediate family.
- Job postings are typically advertised through local newspapers, Service Canada’s Job Bank, Employment Central, or the Skookum Jim Youth Employment Centre.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student Program
What is the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student?
The Yukon Summer Career Placement subsidy provides up to $8.25 per hour for a maximum of 600 hours to support organizations in hiring Yukon students and youth for summer employment. The program aims to facilitate job opportunities for secondary and post-secondary students, as well as qualified youth, in roles ranging from 6 to 16 weeks between May and September.
How much funding can be received?
Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student Funds up to $4,950 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student program?
To be eligible for the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student program, you must:
Private business operating in Yukon for at least 1 year
What expenses are eligible under Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student?
Hiring a Yukon youth or student for summer employment positions within your organization.
Who can I contact for more information about the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student?
You can contact Government of Yukon by email at terilee.huff@yukon.ca.
Where is the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student available?
The Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student program is available the province of Yukon.
Is the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student is a Wage Subsidies And Interns