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NRC IRAP Youth Employment Program

Funding AvailableCA$0 - CA$50,000
Application DeadlineRolling / Unspecified
Geographic Scopecanada
Target Sectorstechnology, innovation, youth employment

Summary

The NRC IRAP Youth Employment Program funds Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Canada to hire recent graduates for technology-driven projects. This program aims to provide valuable work experience for young talent while supporting innovation within the companies. The funding amount varies per project, with a key requirement that the hired individual must be a youth graduate.

Eligibility Criteria

* Must be a Canadian Small or Medium-sized Enterprise (SME). * Must have a project that requires the skills of a recent graduate in a technology-related field. * The hired individual must be a youth graduate (typically under 30 years old). * The company must be able to provide a suitable work environment and mentorship for the graduate.

How to Apply

1. Visit the NRC IRAP Youth Employment Program webpage: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/organizations/nrc-irap/youth-employment-program 2. Review the program details and eligibility criteria carefully. 3. Contact your local NRC IRAP Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA) to discuss your project and eligibility. 4. Prepare a detailed project proposal outlining the technology, the role of the youth graduate, and the expected outcomes. 5. Submit the application through the designated channels provided by your ITA.

Eligibility Tags
smestartupresearcheryouth graduate