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Student Work Placement Program (Co-op) │ Eco Canada

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Receive 50% to 70% wage coverage, with funding available up to $5,000 or $7,000 to support a student’s wages.

Description

Post-Secondary Students are crucial for the Environmental Workforce to continue to grow into the future. ECO Canada’s Student Work Placement Program helps both students and employers find the right match and the support they need through wage assistance.

Eligible Applicants

Participants:

  • There are no age restrictions for applicants.​
  • Funding is focused around the STEAM & Business fields.​
  • Placement must align or be of benefit to the student’s Post Secondary Education.​
  • Applicants must be current Canadian post-secondary students.​
  • This program is open to students who hold Canadian citizenship, Canadian permanent residency status, or Canadian refugee status.​
  • Priority will be given to female students in STEM fields, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Indigenous students, first-year students, and recent immigrants.​

Employers:

  • The program is open to businesses of all sizes.
  • Host employers must be a Canadian-owned or Canadian subsidiary (excludes municipalities, governments & post-secondary institutions).​
  • Funding will cover full-time or part-time placements as long as the term is 6 to 16 weeks long and the student reaches a minimum of 180 hours.​

Eligible Expenses

This program offers eligible employers 50% and 70%, with funding available up to $5,000 or $7,000 of a student’s salary for placement in a new full or part-time 6 to 16-week position with a minimum of 180 hours. Both the employer and candidate must fill out reports throughout the placement for the employer to receive the wage subsidy.

Deadline Date

The Student Work Placement Program (Co-op) by ECO Canada operates on a continuous intake basis, with placements currently available. Employers must secure a student candidate before applying for funding, and approval is required prior to the student commencing their placement. Please visit the official ECO Canada website for the most current details and application guidelines.

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