May 15, 2025 Update:
Unfortunately, we have begun to reach some of our regional funding limits for the Summer 2025 Program. We are no longer accepting applications for student placements taking place in the following provinces and territories:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Ontario
Any newly submitted applications from these regions may not be approved.
NOTE: Because of our new review process, we will no longer be accommodating requests to substitute new applications for previously approved applications.
As part of the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), TECHNATION’s wage subsidy program, Career Ready supports businesses by financing their decision to hire a student for a work-term placement. Our Summer 2025 program covers hours worked between May 1st 2025 - August 31st 2025.
The program provides 50% (to a maximum of $5000.00) of a student’s pay in wage subsidies to employers. An increased subsidy of 70% (to a maximum of $7000.00) is awarded to employers hiring students from under-represented groups:
- Women studying Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) as their major
- Indigenous students
- Visible minorities
- New Canadians (within 5 years)
- Persons with disabilities
- Students in their first year of undergraduate study
TECHNATION implements the following application and review processes that help make funding more accessible to all regions with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion:
The number of placements awarded for each province/territory will be determined based on population percentages. We will accept up to 5 applications per employer. Priority will be given to those hiring students from underrepresented communities (see list above). Preference will be given to tech immersive roles that are within high-growth sectors:
- AI / IoT / Machine Learning / Advanced Manufacturing
- Cybersecurity
- Digital technology (IT, digital marketing, software engineering, etc.)
- Agri-Tech
- Clean Tech
- Health Tech
In order to distribute the funds fairly, there may be a longer processing time.
Please note that post-secondary institutions, large financial sector employers and municipalities are no longer eligible to apply for the subsidy program.
Summer 2025 - NOW OPEN
May 15, 2025 Update:
Unfortunately, we have begun to reach some of our regional funding limits for the Summer 2025 Program. We are no longer accepting applications for student placements taking place in the following provinces and territories:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Ontario
Any newly submitted applications from these regions may not be approved.
NOTE: Because of our new review process, we will no longer be accommodating requests to substitute new applications for previously approved applications.
As part of the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), TECHNATION’s wage subsidy program, Career Ready supports businesses by financing their decision to hire a student for a work-term placement. Our Summer 2025 program covers hours worked between May 1st 2025 - August 31st 2025.
The program provides 50% (to a maximum of $5000.00) of a student’s pay in wage subsidies to employers. An increased subsidy of 70% (to a maximum of $7000.00) is awarded to employers hiring students from under-represented groups:
- Women studying Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) as their major
- Indigenous students
- Visible minorities
- New Canadians (within 5 years)
- Persons with disabilities
- Students in their first year of undergraduate study
TECHNATION implements the following application and review processes that help make funding more accessible to all regions with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion:
The number of placements awarded for each province/territory will be determined based on population percentages. We will accept up to 5 applications per employer. Priority will be given to those hiring students from underrepresented communities (see list above). Preference will be given to tech immersive roles that are within high-growth sectors:
- AI / IoT / Machine Learning / Advanced Manufacturing
- Cybersecurity
- Digital technology (IT, digital marketing, software engineering, etc.)
- Agri-Tech
- Clean Tech
- Health Tech
In order to distribute the funds fairly, there may be a longer processing time.
Please note that post-secondary institutions, large financial sector employers and municipalities are no longer eligible to apply for the subsidy program.