Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program ### 📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit businesses of any size - Not-for-profit organizations - Organizations registered in Canada - Must have a valid business number and be in good standing with CRA - Employers across all sectors and industries Note: Eligible students must be from under-represented groups as defined by the program (typically includes Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and other designated groups). --- ### 💰 Funding Details | Subsidy Level | Amount | Cost Coverage | |---|---|---| | Standard Subsidy | Up to $5,000/student | Covers 50% of wage costs | | Enhanced Subsidy | Up to $7,000/student | Covers up to 70% of wage costs | - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (no loan component) - Matching: Employer must cover the remaining 30–50% of student wage costs - Per-Student Cap: Maximum subsidy per student as noted above - Number of Students: No specified limit on total students hired --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Student wages during work-integrated learning (WIL) placements - Employer portion of payroll costs only - Wages for the duration of the approved work placement period Not Eligible: - Benefits, taxes, or non-wage compensation - Training materials or equipment separate from wage costs - Administrative overhead --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Student Eligibility: Hired student must be from an under-represented group and enrolled in or referred through a participating work-integrated learning program - Placement Duration: Typically 4–16 weeks (varies by program offering) - Job Offer Not Required: Subsidy applies to temporary WIL placements; permanent hire is not mandatory - Application Timing: Must apply before the student placement begins - Documentation Required: - Student enrollment confirmation from educational institution - Proof of under-represented group status - Employment contract or placement agreement