The Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) provides employers with funding support when they hire post-secondary students for paid work placements approved by the student’s post-secondary institution. As a SWPP delivery partner, Magnet has supported 40,000+ placements.
According to a recent survey of SWPP Employers:
Since 2017, SWPP has supported 249,000+ student opportunities across Canada, helping employers reduce costs, innovate, and build future-ready workforces.
Applications are now open for Summer 2026. If you are planning to hire an eligible student between May 1 and August 31, 2026, apply today.
Please note that any waitlisted applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis. Magnet will notify you if your application has progressed to the next stage of review.
The Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) is designed to fund incremental, or net new, work-integrated learning opportunities.
Only organizations with 100+ employees are required to demonstrate net new eligibility.
Magnet has created a net new calculator to help organizations determine if their placements are eligible based on the net new requirement.
When answering the questions below, please only include post-secondary students who have been paid by your organization, regardless of any funding received (e.g. grants, tax credits, etc.). Do not include high school students or unpaid/volunteer positions.
Please note that the current Net New Calculator applies only to the 2026–2027 fiscal year.
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