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Are high school graduates or recent post-secondary student graduates eligible?

No. An eligible student must be enrolled and have started in their academic program at their post-secondary institution before starting a WIL placement.
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Can an employer receive funding more than once for the same student?

No. Each employer can only receive SWPP funding one time for each unique student.
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Can students work part-time, remotely, or hybrid?

Yes. Eligible placements may be: Full-time or part-time On-site, remote, or hybrid* If the student is doing a remote or hybrid role, the student must still […]
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Are international students eligible?

No, international students are not eligible. Please refer to the Student Eligibility section for more information.
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Are there age restrictions for students?

No, here are no age limits, including for mature students. Students must meet all the Student Eligibility criteria.
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Do students need to be in a formal WIL role, such as co-op? Do placements have to be for academic credit?

No. Optional or non-credit placements may still qualify. Students do not need to be enrolled in a formal WIL stream, but the placement must be recognized […]