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Tourism Student Work Placement Program

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Value

a) 50% of total gross wages up to a maximum of $5,000 to provide students with meaningful WIL opportunities. b) 70% of total gross wages up to a maximum of $7,000 to provide students with meaningful WIL opportunities for the following under-represented students: women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Indigenous students, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and newcomers; as well as first-year students.

Description

The Propel Student Work Placement Program supports the growth of a vibrant and skilled tourism sector by connecting students in any discipline with tourism employers for paid, hands-on learning opportunities.

Funded by the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program and coordinated by Tourism HR Canada, Propel offers post-secondary students opportunities to develop the work-ready skills required to secure meaningful employment upon graduation.

Qualifying employers are provided with a wage subsidy for each qualifying student hired through the program.

Learn more by selecting the applicable category below or watch a recording of our latest info session, which includes an overview of the eligibility criteria and application process.

 

 

Eligible Applicants

Registered Canadian businesses, startups, and not-for-profits related to the tourism and hospitality sector. The position must be a work-integrated learning (WIL) placement. If an employer has previously offered paid WIL placements, “net new” criteria apply (see FAQs, below).

The tourism sector includes five different industry groups: accommodations, food and beverage services, recreation and entertainment, transportation, and travel services. These include businesses and organizations related to events, concerts, meetings and conventions, museums, galleries, cultural and heritage sites, destination marketing, tour operators, and more.

Eligible Expenses

Domestic students registered at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution in a program with work placement component; must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

 

Deadline Date

The Propel Student Work Placement Program operates on a continuous intake basis, accepting applications from employers for wage subsidies and connecting students with work-integrated learning opportunities. There are no fixed application deadlines. Employers can apply for subsidies and post opportunities at any time, and students can seek placements continuously. Funding is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please visit the official Tourism HR Canada website for the Propel Student Work Placement Program to verify specific details and guidelines.

Contact

Contact Name: TourismHR

E-mail Address: propel@tourismhr.ca.

Website: https://tourismhr.ca/programs-and-services/propel-student-work-placement-program/

Industry:

Employment, Non-Profit

Location:

Alberta, British Colombia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Tags:

Post-secondary, Tourism Businesses

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