Education
Education
Student Training and Employment Program (STEP)
Employers
Through the Student Training and Employment Program (STEP), both Government and Non-Government employers can apply for a wage subsidy to assist in providing summer employment for Yukon Post-Secondary Students. Employment positions should provide practical experience related to a specific field of study, providing students with an opportunity to acquire practical experience in their career-related field.
The wage rate for these positions is as follows:
$14.40 per hour - students completing 1st year of post-secondary education
$15.27 per hour - students completing 2nd year of post-secondary education
$16.20 per hour - students completing 3rd year of post-secondary education
$17.19 per hour - students completing 4th year (or higher) of post-secondary education
Students must be guaranteed employment for 450 hours or twelve (12) weeks at 37.5 hours per week. Advanced Education will provide a wage subsidy of $7.20 per hour
Government of Yukon Employers deadline for application is January 4, 2008. For Government application package and complete details you can contact:
Advanced Education Office at (867) 667-5927
or
View and print the STEP Government Application Package 
Non Government Employers deadline for application is January 11, 2008. For Non Government application package and complete details you can contact:
Advanced Education Office at 867-667-5927 or
View and print STEP Private Sector Application Package
Yukon Students
Looking for summer employment in Yukon this year? If you are a Yukon Student taking full-time undergraduate post-secondary studies and plan to resume your studies in the fall, or are graduating from a degree program this current year, then the Student Training and Employment Program (STEP) is for you. This program offers students an opportunity to gain practical experience in their field of study and utilize their theoretical knowledge in a work place setting.
Advanced Education has recruited a number of Government and Non-Government Employers who are offering employment opportunities to Yukon Students in various fields of study. Program details, application process, job postings and guideline restrictions are posted here.
Contact - Summer Employment and Programs for Students
Department of Education
Advanced Education
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6
Phone: (867) 667-5927
Toll Free In Yukon: 1-800-661-0408 Local 592
Fax: (867) 667-8555