Student Training and Employment Program (STEP) ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized businesses operating in Yukon - Non-profit organizations based in Yukon - Social enterprises in Yukon - Government agencies and institutions - Businesses in any industry sector (retail, hospitality, professional services, trades, etc.) - Key requirement: Must be willing to hire post-secondary students for summer employment ### 💰 Funding Details - Subsidy amount: Covers 450 to 600 hours of student wages per hire - Format: Wage subsidy (not a lump sum grant) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant - Matching requirement: Employer covers the balance of student wages beyond the subsidy - Pay structure: Funds are typically disbursed based on hours worked and documented payroll ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Student wages and salaries for summer employment (primary use) - Employment in roles directly related to the student's post-secondary field of study - Career-relevant work experience positions - Payroll-related costs associated with the subsidized employment ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligible students: Must be enrolled in or have completed a Yukon post-secondary institution program - Timing: Employment limited to summer months - Hours requirement: Position must span 450–600 hours of work - Career alignment: Job must be relevant to the student's field of study - Documentation: Employers must maintain payroll records and timesheets - Compliance: Wages must meet or exceed minimum wage standards - Application deadline: Typically announced annually; early application recommended - Payment timing: Subsidy typically reimbursed upon submission of payroll documentation and hours verification