Amount:
No Fixed Amount
Type of Program:
Wage Subsidy
Description:
The START program offers financial incentives to businesses and organizations that have business locations and jobs in Nova Scotia to help them hire Nova Scotians who need work experience. There will be a focus on SMEs.
Comments on Funding:
Funding is up to a maximum of $25,000 per hire, and at ENS’ discretion.
Incentives will vary depending on the type of employment offered and the skill level of the employee. Incentives can be used to pay for individual’s wages, MERC, training costs or other related costs associated with hiring of a new employee.
When It Ends:
Ongoing
Deadline:
Rolling Deadline
Eligibility:
The applicant must:
The individual he hires must be:
Application Steps:
The applicant must:
register in the online Labor Market Programs Support System (LaMPSS),
complete the application form and submit it electronically.
Documentation Needed:
The applicants must attach a Job Description as supporting documentation.
Other Things to Note:
New program guidelines have been published.
Program Contact:
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