Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program ### 📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit businesses and corporations of all sizes - Non-profit organizations - Social enterprises - Industry associations and professional bodies - Educational institutions (as host employers) - Businesses operating in all sectors, with priority consideration for electricity sector placements - Must be registered in Canada and in good standing with relevant tax authorities ### 💰 Funding Details - Standard subsidy: Up to $5,000 per student placement - Enhanced subsidy: Up to $7,000 per placement for underrepresented groups (specific demographics to be confirmed with program administrator) - Non-repayable grant: Funds do not need to be repaid - No matching requirement: Full subsidy covers eligible wages; no co-funding obligation from employer - Payment structure: Subsidies typically disbursed upon successful placement completion and documentation submission ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Student wages or salary during the work placement period - Reasonable benefits or compensation related to the placement - Supervision and mentoring costs directly attributable to the student's learning - Remote work infrastructure support (for virtual placements) - Administrative costs associated with coordinating work-integrated learning ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Student must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution - Placement must constitute genuine work-integrated learning (not general employment) - Minimum placement duration and hours to be met (specific requirements to be confirmed) - Employer must provide structured learning outcomes and mentorship - Remote placements permitted, particularly in electricity sector - Placement must align with student's field of study - Underrepresented group status must be verified for enhanced $7,000 subsidy tier - Documentation required: student enrollment confirmation, placement agreement, wage records, and learning assessment - Funds must be claimed within specified timeframe post-placement completion