Career Ready Work Placement Program
Wage subsidyCanada — federal
A federal wage subsidy program that reimburses employers 50% of student wages (up to $5,000 per student) for hiring students in tech-focused work placements. The program supports businesses in hiring students from Canadian post-secondary institutions while prioritizing placements for underrepresented groups in tech including women in STEM, Indigenous students, visible minorities, newcomers, persons with disabilities, and first-year undergraduates.
What you'll need
- Business registration certificate
- Proof of Canadian business or non-profit status
- Job description for tech-focused role
- Student enrollment verification from post-secondary institution