WILWorks Program — Student Work Placement Program ### 📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit businesses of any size - Non-profit organizations - Social enterprises - Public sector employers (in some provinces) - Employers across all industries (with some sector-specific variations by province) - Businesses must be registered in Canada and in good standing - No minimum revenue or employee count requirements ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to $7,000 per post-secondary student placement - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (funding does not need to be returned) - Matching Requirement: Varies by province; employer typically contributes wages/supervision - Payment Structure: Subsidy covers portion of student wages during the placement period - Multiple Placements: Employers can support multiple students for cumulative funding - Duration: Typically 12-16 weeks per placement, depending on program stream ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Student wages during the work placement period - Internship programs structured to provide educational value - Co-op placements with academic institution partnerships - Mentorship programs connecting students with experienced professionals - Applied research projects addressing workplace-specific challenges or business problems - Supervision and training costs related to student onboarding and development - Materials and resources directly supporting student learning outcomes ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Student Eligibility: Participants must be enrolled in or recently graduated from post-secondary institutions (colleges, universities, polytechnics) - Learning Outcomes: Placements must provide documented learning opportunities aligned with student academic programs - Wage Requirements: Employer must pay student wages that meet or exceed provincial minimum wage - Reporting: Employers must track and report on student learning outcomes and completion milestones - Timeline: Applications processed on rolling basis; placements typically begin within 2-4 months of approval - Documentation: Requires partnership agreements with post-secondary institutions or confirmation of student enrollment - Workplace Standards: Employer must maintain safe, legal working conditions