Canada is enhancing student employment prospects by adding 40,000 opportunities under the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), backed by $207.6 million. This initiative aims to help post-secondary students gain practical work experience through co-ops, paid internships, hackathons, and more, ensuring they develop skills relevant to today’s labour market. Since its 2017 launch, the SWPP has created over 249,000 work-integrated learning opportunities and funded over 57,000 placements in 2023-24 alone, reaching 87% of post-secondary institutions. The program supports diverse students and addresses labour shortages in AI, agriculture, aerospace, and energy sectors, connecting them with employers seeking skilled workers.
Canada expands Student Work Placement Program with 40,000 new opportunities
