Wage Subsidy Provincial ● Open

Youth Employment Fund (YEF)

Department of Post‑Secondary Education, Training and Labour (WorkingNB) · New Brunswick

Funding amount
100% of minimum wage for 30 hours per week for up to 26 weeks plus up to $1,000 per participant for training or equipment
Application difficulty
Medium
How to apply
Online
📋 About this program
Creates entry‑level opportunities for unemployed youth by providing a wage subsidy to employers for 26‑week placements; participants gain experiential learning, mentoring and transferable skills; employers must provide orientation and coaching.
Who qualifies
Unemployed individuals aged 18–29 requiring work experience; employers include First Nations communities, municipalities, non‑profit organizations, provincial departments and private sector businesses located in NB.
Eligible uses
HiringTraining
🚀 How to apply
  1. Check your eligibility — Review the requirements above, or use FundNavigator's free AI matcher to confirm this program is a fit for your business before spending time on the application.
  2. Prepare your documents — Most programs require business registration documents, recent financial statements, and a description of how you'll use the funds.
  3. Submit your applicationApply at the official portal →
💡 Tips & notes
Job placements must be 30 hours per week; funding covers minimum wage and mandatory employer contributions.