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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.
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student. 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 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