Thinking of hiring a co-op student? Great news – funding may be available to offset the cost!

Memorial University co-op students complete paid work terms and funding for co-op students is the responsibility of the employer. There are both provincial and federal funding programs that employers may be eligible for, to help offset some of the cost of hiring a co-op student. Employer and student eligibility varies by program.

SECPAP: provincial wage subsidy funding for small and medium enterprises and non-profits, all co-op students are eligible

SWPP: federal wage subsidy funding, Canadian co-op students are eligible

MITACS: project-based/research funding, all co-op students are eligible (employers must apply at least four months in advance of the work term start)