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Student Work Placement Program

Employers can get a wage subsidy for offering work placements to post-secondary students.

Run by: Employment and Social Development Canada, through partner organizations

Type: Wage subsidy

Where: Canada-wide

Funding: See the official page.

Business size: See the official page.

Deadline: ongoing

Official program page

Last reviewed on 2026-11-08. Confirm details with the program before relying on them.

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