Wage Subsidies Available to All Atlantic Canada Businesses
Internship Program
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Subsidy Description: The Internship Program is designed to give students experience and access to Canada’s entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem with the training needed to thrive in small business environments. Comments on Funding: Funding is a 50-70% wage subsidy (capped at $7,000), per student per term. Employers are required
Green Jobs
Amount: $25,000 Type of Program: Subsidy Description: The Green Jobs Internship Program, generously funded by Natural Resources Canada, is a wage subsidy initiative that places Canadians in roles in the natural resources sectors, including energy, forestry, mining, and earth sciences. Comments on Funding: Funding is a wage subsidy of up $20,000 per intern hired, or
Science Horizons
Amount: $25,000 Type of Program: Subsidy Description: The Science Horizons Internship Program, generously funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada, is a wage subsidy initiative that matches post-secondary graduates aged 15-30, with positions across Canada that help combat climate change. Comments on Funding: Funding is a wage subsidy of up to $25,000 per intern hired.
Access Ability
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Wage Subsidy Description: Access Ability is an employment wage subsidy program, dedicated to providing inclusive hiring through federal wage subsidies to employers in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Comments on Funding: Funding is a Pay- for – Performance wage subsidy, 100% coverage
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