Summer Work Experience Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Secondary and post-secondary students must:
  • be between the ages of 15 and 30 (inclusively);
  • plan to return to full-time studies; and
  • be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Sponsors may be:
  • a business;
  • an organization (including not-for-profit, professional, employer and labour association);
  • a public health institution;
  • an educational institution;
  • a band/tribal council;
  • a municipal government.

Summary

Size of Financing

The size of financing may vary with different federal partners.

How to apply?

Employers interested in being a sponsor should contact their local HRSDC office (see below) or visit the Web site for more information on federal partner initiatives.

How are projects selected?

Project selection is largely based on the extent to which they provide career-related summer jobs for secondary and post-secondary students. These jobs should provide students with the opportunity to acquire skills, learning and work experience that will prepare them to work in their chosen career/field.

Federal partners involved in the program

The following federal departments are also involved this program:

• Industry Canada
• Parks Canada 

Nova Scotia Contact(s):
Service Canada Centres
For a complete list of all Service Canada Centres please visit the Web site or check the government listings in your telephone directory.
Web site: http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/gateways/where_you_live/regions/ns.shtml