How do I apply for Co-op Students Hiring Incentive?

Visit Government of Manitoba's website for application instructions.

Who administers Co-op Students Hiring Incentive?

This program is administered by Government of Manitoba.

Are there similar programs to Co-op Students Hiring Incentive?

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How can I improve my chances of getting approved for Co-op Students Hiring Incentive?

Our detailed breakdown covers step-by-step application instructions, required document checklists, and eligible expense breakdowns so you know exactly what to prepare before applying.

Co-op Students Hiring Incentive

Government of Manitoba

👥 Workforce Development & Training🗺️ Provincial👔 Hiring📚 Training🏪 Small Business🎓 University Partnership

Subsidy to hire co-op students in Manitoba

Funding

Up to $5,000

Deadline

Rolling

Status

Rolling Intake

What Is This Program?

Employers can claim 15% of wages and salaries, up to a maximum of $5,000 per student.

What Benefits Are Offered?

tax credit

A fully refundable Manitoba income tax credit for employers who hire students for co-op work placements or graduates into full-time employment related to their field of study.

Who Is Eligible?

Region: Manitoba

Other Criteria: Employer must be based in Manitoba and file income tax in Manitoba, Must hire a student enrolled in a registered co-operative post-secondary education program (COS-HI), Student's work placement must be creditable towards their degree, certificate or diploma (COS-HI), Must hire and retain graduates of registered co-operative education programs into full-time employment (COG-HI), Graduate's employment must be related to their field of study (COG-HI), Graduate's employment must begin within 18 months of completion of all course requirements or graduation date (COG-HI), Student/graduate must perform the majority of work/be located in Manitoba for the placement/employment

🏆 Detailed Application Guide

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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply: Complete the Co-op Program Approval Application Form
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🌐Application Portal: https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/ald/tax_credit/cetc.html
📤Submission Method: online
🔄Intake Type: rolling

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required Documents: Co-op Program Approval Application Form
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📐Format Requirements: PDF only, max 10MB
📥Templates Available: Co-operative Graduate Hiring Incentive
✉️Supporting Letters: Letters of support/reference are not explicitly required.

💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses: 15% of wages and salaries paid to students for work performed during an approved co-operative education work placement
🚫Ineligible Expenses: wages and salaries paid to students for work not performed during an approved co-operative education work placement
📏Expense Caps: up to a maximum of $5,000 per student
💳Payment Model: reimbursement