Grant Funding
There are funding sources available to support the hiring of your co-op student. Click on the links below to learn more about program details, eligibility and application process.
International Student Initiative (ISI) Co-op Hiring Grant
The International Student Co-op Hiring Grant, is unique to UBC and the Okanagan campus, providing up to $5,000 to qualifying community partner employers to subsidize the cost of hiring, training and integrating International undergraduate co-op students from UBC Okanagan, in relevant experience with organizations within Canada.
Funding is competitive and applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)
The Student Work Placement Programs (SWPP+) provides wage subsidies through various Canadian Government funding partners, and can significantly offset the cost of hiring domestic co-op students. Eligible employers may receive a wage subsidy of 50% (up to $5,000) or 70% (up to $7,000) for under-represented groups. Funding applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, and eligibility may vary.
Growing Opportunities will support Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities in the agriculture industry for agriculture and non-agriculture students.
Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council
Roles within the aviation or aerospace industry open to all disciplines.
Canadian Council for Aerospace and Aviation
Employers or positions within the electricity sector; generation, transmission, support services, smart grid, EV.
Food Processing Skills Canada’s Student Work Placement Program+ is a program for employers in the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry to hire students in colleges and universities across the country. Posting a job, hiring a college or university student, and accessing up to $7,500 in wage subsidy is easy.
Broad work integrated learning opportunities that provide students with meaningful work experiences aligned with their choice studies.
Employers or positions within the Mining or Mineral Resource sector.
MINING INDUSTRY HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL
Broad work integrated learning opportunities that provide students with meaningful work experiences aligned with their choice studies.
Tech-immersive work integrated learning opportunities that provide students with meaningful work experiences aligned with their choice studies.
Employers in Advanced Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Intelligent Retail, Big Data, Clean Tech, Connected transportation, Entertainment and Gaming, e-Health.
THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL
Tourism HR Canada is a pan-Canadian organization with a mandate aimed at building a world-leading tourism workforce. It facilitates, coordinates, and enables human resource development activities that support a globally competitive and sustainable industry and foster the development of a dynamic and resilient workforce.
All employers with transportation or logistics component to their operations. This includes organizations who transport their own product as well as those who develop solutions primarily for logistics companies.
From short-term support to full-time hires that offer a wide of programs at various costs commitment levels. Provide students and recent grads with the entrepreneurial skills today’s Canadian startups and SMEs need.
Additional Funding Options
Additional funding programs, grants, and wage subsidies are available to support employers in hiring and retaining top Co-op talent. Explore these opportunities to make hiring a Co-op student more cost-effective.
The intention of the program is to allow applicants to prioritize a specific project or group of related activities that will provide the most meaningful impact to their organization, artistic practice, or to their community.
If your business is engaged in scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED), you may be able to earn tax incentives that reduce your income tax payable.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Offers eligible employers wage subsidies and access to a pool of talented youth with innovative ideas and competitive skills. Subsidies to eligible employers enable the creation of about 2,300 job opportunities per year in the fields of heritage, arts, culture and official languages.
Optimize your budget , grow you R&D, and tap into expertise of highly skilled students to solve your research challenges and achieve your innovation goals.
Provides funding to eligible employers across Canada to hire and mentor youth (ages 15-30) in the natural resources sector, including in energy, forestry, mining, earth sciences, and clean technology.
Provides wage subsidies to support employers to create quality summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30 years.
Have questions?
If there’s something you’re unclear on or would like to connect with a Program Coordinator, contact the Co-op Program Office.
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