Student Work Placement Program

From: Employment and Social Development Canada

The Student Work Placement Program gives post-secondary students across Canada paid work experience related to their field of study.

How the program works

ESDC works with Employer Delivery Partners. Employer Delivery Partners are a group of recognized associations and organizations that represent the interests of employers in industries.

They work with businesses and post-secondary education institutions to:

  • provide wage subsidies to employers that offer quality student work placements, and
  • create partnerships with colleges, universities, polytechnics and CEGEPs to recruit students for these placements

What is considered a student work placement?

Student work placement activities can include, but is not limited to:

  • mentorship programs
  • co-op placements
  • practicums, and
  • internships

Contact us

Student Work Placement Program
Employment and Social Development Canada
140 Promenade du Portage, Phase IV
Gatineau, Quebec
Mailstop 402

Email: NC-DGOP-POB-SWP-PPE-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

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