How do I apply for WILWorks program — Student Work Placement Program?

Visit EMC - Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium's website for application instructions.

What industries are eligible for WILWorks program — Student Work Placement Program?

Eligible industries include: manufacturing.

Who administers WILWorks program — Student Work Placement Program?

This program is administered by EMC - Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium.

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WILWorks program — Student Work Placement Program

EMC - Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium

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Wage subsidies for manufacturing employers

Funding

Up to $7,000

Deadline

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Status

Accepting Applications

What Is This Program?

Get a wage subsidy of up to $7,000 per post-secondary student placement offering student learning opportunities including internships, co-op placements, mentorship programs or applied research projects to solve particular problems.

What Benefits Are Offered?

subsidygrant

Financial subsidy to Canadian manufacturers for providing student work placements (up to $7,000 per placement).

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: manufacturing

Region: Canada

Other Criteria: Canadian manufacturers, hiring post-secondary students for work placements, meet Net New requirements for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, limit of 2 eligible net new applications per term due to limited funding

🏆 Detailed Application Guide

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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply: Visit the third party application platform
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🌐Application Portal: https://offers.emccanada.org/en-ca/emcwil
📤Submission Method: online
📅Key Dates: January 1 to March 31Winter 2026 Placement Term
🔄Intake Type: fixed-deadline

📄What Documents Are Required?

💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses: student wages
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🚫Ineligible Expenses: administrative costs
overhead costs
📏Expense Caps: Funding capped at $7,000 per placement
💳Payment Model: reimbursement

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required: Yes
📊Matching Ratio: null
🏦Eligible Matching Sources: cash
📚Stacking Rules: null
🛡️Proof of Matching Required: null

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

📢Branding Requirements: This project is funded by the Government of Canada's Student Work Placement Program.

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What's included

🛣️Step-by-step application roadmap
📋Complete document checklist
💰Eligible expenses breakdown
🤝Cost-share & matching details
📊Compliance & reporting guide
📄Official program documents
🖨️Print-friendly report

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.

This program offers funding up to $7,000.

Check the official program website for current deadlines.

What You'll Get

🛣️Step-by-step application roadmap
📋Complete document checklist
💰Eligible expenses breakdown
🤝Cost-share & matching details
📊Compliance & reporting guide
📄Official program documents
🖨️Print-friendly report

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