B.C. Youth in Manufacturing Initiative
Wage subsidyCanada — federal
This British Columbia program provides financial subsidies to manufacturing employers who hire and train youth aged 16-24. Employers receive up to $3,500 per youth placement to offset onboarding, on-the-job training, and wage costs. Youth participants complete industry-recognized training modules and work towards required hours (240 for high school students, 320 for others) while receiving mentorship from current employees.
What you'll need
- Business registration or proof of manufacturing operation
- Employer consent forms
- Youth participant consent forms
- Documentation of hours worked by youth
- Proof of completion of required training modules