Student Work Placement Program

We will provide wage subsidies to employers who hire the brightest minds in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM) and Business.

• Students gain valuable on-the-job experience and employers increase future talent pool and resource availability
• Student Candidates and Host Employers are required to find their own co-op placement
• We offer funding for three sessions per year: Winter (January-April), Summer (May-August), Fall (September-December)
• Applications typically open 3 months prior to start of each co-op session

Additional funding may be available for employers who hire students from one of the following groups:

• Women in STEM
• Indigenous People
• Persons with Disabilities
• First-year Students
• Recent Immigrants (Permanent resident or refugee status)
• Visible Minorities

Host organizations may complete multiple applications for funding in the upcoming semester. Submit your application early to secure your funding. Once your funding is secured, you can begin your search for qualified, talented students to fill the position.

Important Applicant Information

• Students do not have to be enrolled in their school’s co-op programs to participate and there is no age restriction
• Employers can apply for back-to-back placements for the same student, and may also apply for multiple positions in the upcoming session
• Work terms are flexible. We are able to support paid placements as short as 6 weeks, to a maximum of 16 weeks. Placements can be full-time or part-time.

Submit your application early to secure your funding. Once your funding is confirmed, you can begin your search for qualified, talented students to fill the position. Contact us if you are unsure and we can provide guidance.

Looking for more information about the current session requirements? Begin your application to see the full eligibility requirements and current program updates related to COVID19.