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Youth Employment Program (YEP) | National Research Council Canada (NRC IRAP):

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The program will cost-share a portion of the salary costs of a youth candidate, with the company responsible for fringe benefits and overhead costs.

Description

The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada’s commitment to help young Canadians (aged 15 to 30) obtain career information, develop skills, find good jobs and stay employed. Through federal departments and agencies, among others, the Youth Employment Strategy assists employers in hiring young Canadians.

The NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) delivers its Youth programs under the Youth Employment Strategy and provides small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with financial assistance to hire young talent. In addition to meeting the needs of innovative SMEs, this Program facilitates the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.

 

Eligible Applicants

Business:

  • a small or medium-sized business (500 or fewer full-time equivalents)
  • incorporated and for-profit
  • ready to enhance your innovation capacity and willing to partner with NRC IRAP

Youth Eligibility:

The youth internship will last a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months. The candidate must work a minimum of 30 hours per week. The candidate must also be:

  • 15 to 30 years of age at the start of the internship
  • a post-secondary graduate
  • a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or person granted refugee status in Canada
  • legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations
  • a first-time participant in a Youth Employment and Skills Strategy work experience program targeted at post-secondary graduates

Eligible Expenses

The program will cost-share a portion of the salary costs of a youth candidate, with the company responsible for fringe benefits and overhead costs.

Deadline Date

Ongoing

Contact

Contact Name: NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program

Phone Number: 1-877-994-4727

Website: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/support-technology-innovation/nrc-irap-funding-hire-young-graduates

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