This program will cover up to 50% of a student’s wages to $5,000 when employers hire the brightest minds in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM) and Business.
Funding is for paid work terms. Work terms can be full time or part time from 6 – 16 weeks.
Students gain valuable on-the-job experience
Employers increase future talent pool and resource availability
Students and Employers are required to find their own co-op placement
Three sessions per year: Winter (January-April), Summer (May-August), Fall (September-December)
Applications open 3 months prior to start of co-op session
Additional funding may be available for employers who hire student from one of the following groups:
Women in STEM
Indigenous People
Persons with Disabilities
First-year Students
Recent Immigrants (Permanent resident or refugee status)
Deadline: As of April 7, 2020, funds were fully allocated for 2020, but you can apply to get on the waitlist for funding.
