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📋 Eligible Entities - Private sector employers operating in or supporting the mining sector - Mining companies of all sizes - Service providers and suppliers to the mining industry - Educational institutions (colleges, universities) in partnership with employers - Non-profit organizations involved in mining sector workforce development - Businesses must be legally registered in Canada - Organizations must have the capacity to supervise and mentor student interns ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum grant per internship: $7,000 - Funding type: Non-repayable wage subsidy (grant) - Cost-sharing: Employer must cover remaining internship wages beyond the subsidy - Payment structure: Reimbursement-based (typically after eligible expenses are documented) - Multiple internships: Organizations may apply for multiple grants if creating multiple student positions - No matching ratio requirement: The $7,000 is a direct subsidy; employer covers additional costs ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Student wages/salaries for the internship period - Employer costs directly related to student supervision and mentoring - Training and onboarding materials specific to the internship - Workplace safety equipment and training required for mining sector roles - Integration costs to facilitate work-integrated learning - Expenses must be incurred during the approved internship period ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Student eligibility: Interns must be enrolled in postsecondary mining-related programs (colleges or universities) - Internship duration: Typically full-time or substantial part-time placements - Documentation required: Proof of student enrollment, internship agreement, payroll records, and completion reports - Reporting obligations: Employers must report on student outcomes and learning objectives achieved - Sector alignment: Position must directly support mining industry workforce development - Timeline: Applications must be submitted before internship commencement; funds disbursed upon completion and documentation verification - Clawback provisions: Misuse of funds or incomplete internships may result in fund recovery