Hire a student—get $5000 in support

Join the thousands of employers across Canada who have benefitted from wage subsidy funding from the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), powered by Magnet.  Funded by the Government of Canada, SWPP offers employers financial support to help reduce the costs of hiring students for work-integrated learning placements. Students benefit from early work experience in their field of interest, and employers get to bring new skills and fresh ideas to their team. 

Apply for Fall 2026 Funding
If you’ve hired a student for a work-integrated learning placement (e.g. co-op, internship, etc.) with a start date between September 1st and December 31st, you can apply for SWPP funding today. Please note that placements must be approved by the student’s post-secondary institution. 

Employers can also apply, even if they haven’t hired a student yet. Because applications are reviewed on a first come, first-served basis, applying early means your application can progress while you hire your student(s). Apply for funding today 

Learn more at an upcoming SWPP webinar: If you’d like to learn more, join Magnet at an upcoming live SWPP info session. Our team will answer your questions and provide a walk through of funding and hiring tools. Join an upcoming SWPP webinar