ESDC Student Work Placement Program
The Student Work Placement Program gives post-secondary students across Canada paid work experience related to their field of study.
How the program works
ESDC works with Employer Delivery Partners. Employer Delivery Partners are a group of recognized associations and organizations that represent the interests of employers in industries.
They work with businesses and post-secondary education institutions to:
1. provide wage subsidies to employers that offer quality student work placements, and
2. create partnerships with colleges, universities, polytechnics and CEGEPs to recruit students for these placements
Offered by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Amount
Up to $5,000 for every opportunity offered to a student through the program
Quick eligibility check
Who can apply
Student work placement activities can include, but is not limited to:
- mentorship programs
- co-op placements
- practicums, and
- internships
About the funding
ESDC works with Employer Delivery Partners. Employer Delivery Partners are a group of recognized associations and organizations that represent the interests of employers in industries.
They work with businesses and post-secondary education institutions to:
- provide wage subsidies to employers that offer quality student work placements, and
- create partnerships with colleges, universities, polytechnics and CEGEPs to recruit students for these placements
Similar programs
| Program | Type | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Summer Jobs Program | Subsidy | No fixed amount | Open |
| NRC IRAP Youth Employment Program (YEP) | Subsidy | No fixed amount | Open |
| Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (employers) | Grant, Subsidy | Up to 50% of the costs associated with hiring a youth participant in a public or private sector organization, and up to 70% in a not-for-profit organization | Open |
