Wage Subsidy Federal

Student Work Placement Program

Employment and Social Development Canada (delivered through sector organizations) · Prince Edward Island

Funding amount

Wage subsidy varies by delivery partner and stream

Application difficulty

Medium

Typical timeline

Year-round through delivery partners

How to apply

Online Portal

📋 About this program

A federal program that helps employers hire post-secondary students in paid work placements related to their field of study. Employers access funding year-round through approved delivery organizations across sectors and disciplines.

✅ Who qualifies

Business stage

StartupGrowingEstablished

Eligible uses

HiringTraining

🚀 How to apply

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.
Prepare your documents — Common requirements include: employer profile with delivery partner, job placement details, student eligibility information.
Submit your application — Apply at the official portal →

💡 Tips & notes

Funding rules and subsidy rates depend on the specific delivery organization.

Apply at official portal →

Not affiliated with Employment and Social Development Canada (delivered through sector organizations). Always verify eligibility directly with the funding body.

Program details

Status Active

Type Wage Subsidy

Level Federal

Amount Wage subsidy varies by delivery partner and stream

Administered by Employment and Social Development Canada (delivered through sector organizations)

Application Online Portal

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