Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)

Overview

Get a wage subsidy of up to $5,000 per student when you provide work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities for post-secondary students, including remote work placements in the field of electricity and up to a maximum of $7,000 per placement for underrepresented students including first-year students, women in STEM, Indigenous students, persons with disabilities, and newcomers.

At a glance

Categorieswage subsidy
Funding$5,000
StatusAccepting applications
RegionALL
Sectorsgeneral

How it works

Check eligibility requirements and terms & conditions. Complete the Employer Eligibility Assessment. Have the participant complete the Participant Application Form. Get approved (takes an average of 5-10 business days). Create a learning plan. Set up direct deposit. Begin program. Send claims on a monthly basis. Complete the Employer Reflection as the student’s placement contract nears completion.

How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program

Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.

Official program website

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