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The Career Ready Program is delivered by TECHNATION Canada (formerly the Information Technology Association of Canada) - the industry-government nexus for technological prosperity in Canada.
We provide wage subsidies of up to $7000.00 per student work-term placement to companies (non-profit and private) who hire students for tech-immersive roles. Students can be from any academic discipline, including Arts and Humanities.
Visit www.itac-careerready.smapply.io today to register and receive a pre-approval certificate!
Who qualifies?
Registered Canadian businesses/organizations who are providing meaningful work experiences to students that build technology capacity.
Requirements for students:
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status
- Recognized as full-time in an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution
What are some examples of eligible roles?
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How do I find a student?
- Reach out to the co-op or career services department at post-secondary institutions in your region; they are happy to make new connections with industry professionals and can help match you with student talent
- Use traditional recruitment methods to attract students, i.e. post a co-op/internship position on your favourite job board(s).
- Use the Campus Connect portal to broadcast your job description to multiple schools in your region; ensure to select the Information Technology Association of Canada to affiliate with us under Funding Programs;
How much can I earn?
Wage subsidies of up to 50 percent of the wage cost for the placement (up to a maximum of $5,000 per placement) up to 70% (max $7,000 per placement) for under-represented students; women in STEM, Indigenous students, persons with disabilities, newcomers and students participating in coop for the first time.
Each placement period lasts 4 months. You can apply for additional funding if you wish to employ the student longer than this period!
Additional information
Visit www.itactalent.ca/careerready for additional resources including a program FAQ.
If you have any further questions, reach out to careerready@itac.ca.
CEWIL SWPP Contact:
- Shauna Tonsaker – Simon Fraser University (U)
- Kitty Runstedler – Conestoga College (C)
2019 Webinar: The ITAC Career Ready Program
Click here for program one pager
2017 Webinar: Information technology Association of Canada