Summer Employment Program for Students

Amount:

no fixed amount

Type:

Subsidy

Description:

The Summer Employment Program for Students (SEPS) provides funding to assist private sector businesses and not‐for‐profit organizations create summer employment for students (post-secondary or high school). Through this program, students benefit by gaining valuable work experience that will facilitate future labour market participation.

Comments on Funding:

Private Sector employers are eligible to receive a maximum subsidy of $4,032 per each full-time equivalent approval.

Deadline:

March 20, 2025

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:

1. Private Sector employers (incorporated or sole proprietorship).
2. Not-for-profit organizations, school districts and municipalities.
3. Be in good standing with Company and Deeds Online (CADO), if incorporated.
4. Have a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business number.
5. Have an office location or base in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

1. Register as a Government Vendor and Receive LaMPSS User ID (Please go to Step 2 if you have an active LaMPSS User ID and Password)

2. Complete and submit an Online Application in LaMPSS.

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified.

Other Things to Note:

Link Guide:

Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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