Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)

Co-op Students at work

Thinking of hiring a student studying in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or business student?

You may be eligible to receive up to $7,000 in wage subsidies! Check out the 10 employer delivery partners below. Access this funding for your next co-op hire!

As part of the Government of Canada's Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), formerly known as the Student Work-Integrated Learning Program (SWILP), a variety of funding opportunities are available for employers to hire students for the purposes of experiential learning. This funding is being administered by Employment and Social Development Canada.

SWPP Wage Subsidy Amount

Through SWPP, organizations within Canada that offer full-time employment opportunities between 12-16 weeks for full-time Canadian post-secondary students can receive wage subsidies:

up to 50% of the wage cost for the placement (up to a maximum of $5,000 per placement) per student OR
up to 70% (up to a maximum of $7,000 per placement) for under-represented students including first-year students, women in STEM, indigenous students, persons with disabilities and newcomers.

How can you access this funding to hire co-op?

There are a total of 9 delivery partner organizations that help distribute this funding.

You can apply for this funding through the SWPP delivery partners. Check out the info below!

Upcoming application deadlines:

Venture for Canada – Atlantic
- Employers must be located in Atlantic Canada
- Deadline: to hire from September - December, submit an application by July 22, 2019.
Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) of Canada – Co-op Program
- Deadline: Applications for Fall 2019 will remain open until the July 31, 2019.

All SWPP delivery partner info

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Eligibility: Employers MUST hire students enrolled in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and Business programs to qualify for funding from SWPP

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) – Empowering Futures
For employers within the electrical power sector

Amount:	up to $5,000 - $7,000 per student (50-70% wage subsidies; up to $7,000 is specifically available for first-year co-op students and under-represented groups)
Eligibility/Who Can Apply:	Firms whose primary activity is the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power Firms engaged in the manufacturing of equipment and the provision of services necessary to the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power Firms engaged in supporting the sector including renewables, in any of the following areas: R & D, business development, energy efficiency, energy storage, electrical vehicle integration, smart cities. Click here to see more info about terms, conditions and eligibility
How to apply:	To qualify for the program, the company must be Canadian owned or a Canadian subsidiary and are part of the economic sector represented by: Ensure your organization meets all terms and conditions stated above; Complete an Employer Application Form and submit it along with a brief company description, and a description of the intended participant’s co-op position; Have candidate complete the 2018-2021 Participant Information Form; If you already have a participant in mind, please include the participant information form, participant’s resume and a copy of the participant’s proof of post-secondary enrolment, if available. (if submitting electronically, please do not include the participant’s date of birth and Social Insurance Number) The application process from submission to approval takes an average of 5-10 business days. Employers DO NOT need to have a candidate before applying. Employers can be pre-approved for funding for 30 days.
Application deadline	Applications for 2019 are now open.
Contact	Jillian Karner, Project Coordinator Tel: 613.235.5540 ext. 229 Email: karner@electricityhr.ca

Information Technology Association of Canada – Career Ready Program
For employers within the information and communications technology sector or have related projects

NEW! Government of Canada Announces funding for additional wage subsidies for cyber and AI placements.

The Government of Canada has expanded the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) to specifically focus on placements in cyber security and AI. Funding is available starting Winter 2019 to Winter 2020. For more information contact careerready@itac.ca

Amount:	up to $5,000 - $7,000 per student (50-70% wage subsidies; up to $7,000 is specifically available for first-year co-op students and under-represented groups)
Eligibility/Who Can Apply:	Organizations in Canada looking for employees with skills in the field of Information and Communications Technology. Positions you are hiring for can fall under the following categories: 1) Business Technology Management, 2) Computer Science, 3) Computer Systems Technology, 4) Computer Engineering.
How to apply:	Complete the online Employer Eligibility Assessment and submit it with the necessary documentation. To access the application portal, please visit ITAC's website. Employers NEED to have a candidate before applying. Only applicants that are able to submit information about the job and the student will be considered.
Application deadline	Applications for Fall 2019 (May–August) Wage Subsidy funding opens July 8, 2019.
Contact	Jan Hall (ON and Western provinces) Phone: (905) 301-7751 Email: jhall@itac.ca Marc Andre Leger (QC and the Atlantic provinces) Email: mleger@itac.ca

Information and Communication Technology Council – WIL Digital Subsidy
For employers within the technology sector or have related projects

Amount:	up to $5,000 - $7,000 per student (50-70% wage subsidies; up to $7,000 is specifically available for first-year co-op students and under-represented groups)
Eligibility/Who Can Apply:	Eligibility requirements include: A registered business in Canada Company must be in the following sectors: intelligent retail, fintech, advanced manufacturing, entertainment and gaming, connected transportation, e-health, cybersecurity, big data, or clean tech Must offer a quality full-time position to a student Must have insurance Must be compliant with Human Rights and Labor legislation, regulations, and laws. Must create a net new student position
How to apply:	Visit ICTC's WIL Digital Program site to create an account to apply. Employers NEED to have a candidate before applying.
Application deadline	Now accepting applications for Summer 2019
Contact	wil_digital@ictc-ctic.ca

Canadian Council for Aerospace and Aviation
For employers within the aerospace and aviation industry

Amount:	up to $5,000 - $7,000 per student (50-70% wage subsidies; up to $7,000 is specifically available for first-year co-op students and under-represented groups)
Eligibility/Who Can Apply:	Organizations in Canada working in the aerospace and aviation industry (cannot be a research position in a school lab).
How to apply:	Complete and submit the employer application online: Employer Information Form - Student Work Integrated Learning Program Don't have a candidate in mind? You can post your job on WaterlooWorks. Employers NEED to have a candidate before applying.
Application deadline	Applications for Fall 2019 now open.
Contact	Theresa Davis-Woodhouse Phone: (613) 727-8272 ext. 247 Email: tdaviswoodhouse@avaerocouncil.ca

Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) of Canada – Co-op Program
For employers within the environmental sector or related projects

Amount:	up to $5,000 per student (50% wage subsidies)
Eligibility/Who Can Apply:	Organizations in Canada working in the environmental sector and are looking to hire students from science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).
How to apply:	Complete the form for "Host employers" on ECO Canada Wage Subsidy Program page.
Application deadline	Applications for Fall 2019 will remain open until the July 31, 2019.
Contact	swilp@eco.ca

BioTalent Canada
For employers within the biotechnology industry or have related projects

Amount:	up to $5,000 - $7,000 per student (50-70% wage subsidies; up to $7,000 is specifically available for first-year co-op students and under-represented groups)
Eligibility/Who Can Apply:	Organizations in Canada looking to hire for roles related to biotechnology. Please visit Biotalent Canada's website for full eligibility requirements.
How to apply:	Through their website, download and fill out the "SWPP Employer Application Package". Employers NEED to have a candidate before applying. Employers must hire the student first and once a candidate is identified they will apply for funding however the candidate cannot start their co-op until approval has been granted. It can take up to 10 business days to process an application.
Application deadline	Applications for 2019-2020 co-op placements are now being accepted.
Contact	Mary at 1-866-243-2472, ext. 222 or mcarr@biotalent.ca Colleen at 1-866-243-2472, ext. 221 or chayes@biotalent.ca

Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) – Gearing Up
For employers within the mining sector or have related projects

Amount:	up to $5,000 - $7,000 per student (50-70% wage subsidies; up to $7,000 is specifically available for first-year co-op students and under-represented groups)
Eligibility/Who Can Apply:	Organizations in Canada (small and large companies/post-secondary institutions/non-profit organizations) working in the mining or mineral exploration sectors are encouraged to apply.
How to apply:	Organizations must fill out and submit the Gearing Up Application Form to gearingup@mihr.ca. Applicants will know within 24 hours if their organization has been approved. Once approved, your organization will: Find a candidate (you'll be able to post a position on WaterlooWorks). Notify MiHR of your candidate and they will email the necessary documents for funding. More information can be found on the Gearing Up applicant guide or on their Gearing Up Program page. Employers DO NOT need to have a candidate before applying.
Application deadline	Ongoing
Contact	Jennifer Wright Email: jwright@mihr.ca

Toronto Finance International (TFI) - ASPIRE
For employers within the financial services sector

Amount:	Please note that ASPIRE does not offer any wage subsidies for employers. ASPIRE provides all employers with a variety of resources including training for employer, training for students, and more
Eligibility/Who Can Apply:	Organizations in Canada working in the financial services sector, including: Banks Insurers Pension plans Investment managers FinTechs Hedge funds Credit unions in Canada
How to apply:	Request more information and apply on the ASPIRE Employer page. Employers DO NOT need to have a candidate before applying.
Application deadline	Ongoing
Contact	Phone: (416) 933-6780 Email: aspire@tfi.ca

Venture for Canada - Internship Program
For startups or related entrepreneurial projects and innovation in Atlantic Canada

up to $5,000 - $7,000 per student (50-70% wage subsidies; up to $7,000 is specifically available for first-year co-op students and under-represented groups)

Amount:
Eligibility/Who Can Apply:	Employers must be: small to medium sized business (2-500 employees) based in Atlantic Canada offer standard placement (5 days a week, 7.5 hours a day for 14-16 weeks focused on innovation Employers can be from a wide range of industries from agriculture to robotics and anything in between!
How to apply:	To join this program and access this funding, complete the application form on the Venture for Canada website. Employers DO NOT need to have a candidate before applying.
Application deadline	To hire from September - December, submit an application by July 22, 2019.
Contact	Gina Patterson Email: gina@ventureforcanada.com Erica Ormiston Email: erica@ventureforcanada.com

Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)

SWPP Wage Subsidy Amount

How can you access this funding to hire co-op?

Upcoming application deadlines:

All SWPP delivery partner info

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) – Empowering Futures ​For employers within the electrical power sector

Information Technology Association of Canada – Career Ready Program For employers within the information and communications technology sector or have related projects

Information and Communication Technology Council – WIL Digital Subsidy For employers within the technology sector or have related projects

Canadian Council for Aerospace and Aviation For employers within the aerospace and aviation industry

Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) of Canada – Co-op Program For employers within the environmental sector or related projects

BioTalent Canada For employers within the biotechnology industry or have related projects

Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) – Gearing Up For employers within the mining sector or have related projects

Toronto Finance International (TFI) - ASPIRE For employers within the financial services sector

Venture for Canada - Internship Program For startups or related entrepreneurial projects and innovation in Atlantic Canada

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