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NRC IRAP Youth Employment Program

Funding AvailableCA$10,000 - CA$50,000
Application DeadlineRolling / Unspecified
Geographic ScopeCanada
Target SectorsTechnology, Innovation

Summary

The NRC IRAP Youth Employment Program supports Canadian SMEs in hiring recent graduates for innovative projects, fostering youth experience in tech. The program provides funding to help cover the costs associated with hiring these young graduates. Key requirement is that the SME must be looking to hire a youth graduate for an innovative project.

Eligibility Criteria

- Must be a Small to Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) in Canada. - Must be looking to hire a youth graduate (typically recent post-secondary graduate). - The hire must be for an innovative project within a technology-related field. - The SME must be able to provide meaningful work experience and mentorship to the youth hire.

How to Apply

1. Visit the NRC IRAP Youth Employment Program page on the NRC Canada website. 2. Review the detailed program guidelines and eligibility criteria. 3. Prepare a proposal outlining the innovative project and the role of the youth graduate. 4. Submit the application through the designated online portal or contact an IRAP Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA) for guidance. 5. Key documents typically include business registration, project details, and information about the proposed youth hire.

Eligibility Tags
SMEStartupResearcherGraduate