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Funding Opportunities

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Hiring Ted Rogers Co-op students allows businesses to apply for the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) (external link, opens in new window) . This Federal program provides wage subsidies to eligible employers who hire post-secondary students in an accredited co-op program.

Employers hiring eligible students may receive a wage subsidy of up to 50% (to a maximum of $5,000) for each placement or 70% (to a maximum of $7,000) for each placement for the following under-represented groups: women in STEM, persons with disabilities, newcomers, Indigenous students and visible minorities.

For further information, visit the various Wage Subsidy websites below or connect with our Corporate Partnerships team.

Wage Subsidies

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Did you know? You may also be eligible for a Co-operative Education Tax Credit (external link) .

This is a refundable tax credit available to employers who hire students enrolled in a co-operative education program at an Ontario university or college.