How do I apply for Gearing Up — Student Work Placement Program?

Visit Mining Industry Human Resources Council's website for application instructions.

What industries are eligible for Gearing Up — Student Work Placement Program?

Eligible industries include: mining.

Who administers Gearing Up — Student Work Placement Program?

This program is administered by Mining Industry Human Resources Council.

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How can I improve my chances of getting approved for Gearing Up — Student Work Placement Program?

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.

Gearing Up — Student Work Placement Program

Mining Industry Human Resources Council

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Subsidy to hire students for mining jobs

Funding

Up to $7,000

Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Status

Rolling Intake

What Is This Program?

Get a wage subsidy of up to $7,000 to create new work-integrated learning opportunities for students in mining-related post-secondary education programs.

What Benefits Are Offered?

wage subsidy

Wage subsidies for employers to offer work-integrated learning opportunities to post-secondary students in the mining industry.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: mining

Region: Canada

Demographics: women in STEM, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, recent immigrants, first-year students, members of visible minority groups

Other Criteria: employers offering work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities, employers hiring post-secondary students, offer work experience, co-op placements, internships, field placements or applied projects

🏆 Detailed Application Guide

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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply: Review Gearing Up resources
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🌐Application Portal: https://mihr.ca/gearing-up
📤Submission Method: online
📅Key Dates: April 1 - March 31Application period
🔄Intake Type: continuous

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required Documents: Application form
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📎Optional Documents: Letters of support from industry partners
📐Format Requirements: PDF only, max 10MB
📥Templates Available: Application Form
✉️Supporting Letters: Letters of support from industry partners are recommended but not required.

💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses: Wage subsidies for work-integrated learning (WIL) placements
🚫Ineligible Expenses: Wage subsidies for apprenticeships
Funding from other federal programs
📏Expense Caps: Maximum amount of $7,000 for under-represented groups and $5,000 for others
💳Payment Model: reimbursement
⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible: No

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required: Yes
📊Matching Ratio: 25% minimum
🏦Eligible Matching Sources: cash
in-kind
📚Stacking Rules: Yes
🛡️Proof of Matching Required: not specified

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency: quarterly
📑Reporting Requirements: Short questionnaire or progress report
Post-placement survey
🔍Audit Requirements: Employers must provide a reconciliation of placement funds expended to March 31.
📢Branding Requirements: Acknowledge the Government of Canada’s funding and use of official logos as required.
🗄️Record Retention Period: 7 years