Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Administrator: Food Processing Skills Canada
Source of Funds: Federal Government, Canada
No DeadlineAbout
This program connects post-secondary students with paid work placements in Canada's food and beverage manufacturing industry, helping them apply academic knowledge while building a future talent pipeline. The program offers employers up to 50% of wages (maximum of $5,000) and is open to Canadian businesses and non-profits, including post-secondary institutions acting as employers of record. Placements are flexible, allowing remote work and combination with provincial funding.
All Of Canada | Grants and Non-Repayable Contributions | Government Grants and Subsidies
Funding Limits
Eligible Expenditures
- Max per job $5,000
- Max 50.0% of Employee Salary
- Salaries
- Application Fee: None
Contact Information
Guidelines and Forms
Keywords: Food, Wage Subsidy, Workforce Development, Food and Beverage Industry, Workforce Training, Skills Training, Hiring, SWPP, Internship Program, Students
Last Modified: July 23, 2026