Student Work Placement Program Webinar
Event Date
October 29, 2026
Event Time
1:00 pm
Event Description
Date: October 29th 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Location; Webinar
Have you hired, or are you planning to hire, post-secondary students for work-integrated learning (WIL) roles? You may be eligible for wage subsidy funding of up to $5000 per student through the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), Powered by Magnet, which is funded by the Government of Canada.
Join this practical webinar to learn: -What SWPP is and how it works -Eligibility criteria -How to apply -How to find student talent -Key timelines and next steps
-And have your questions answered If you’re looking to offset hiring costs and support student talent, this session will show you how to get started. Visit swpprogram.ca for program information.
About the Student Work Placement Program
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. Eligible employers can access up to $5000 for each eligible student they hire. Since its launch in 2017, SWPP has provided more than 250,000 work-integrated learning opportunities for Canadian students, allowing students to build skills through on-the-job learning and providing employers with essential new talent.
Learn more at swpprogram.ca
About Magnet
Housed at Toronto Metropolitan University, Magnet is a centre of innovation focused on the future of work. As a centre of innovation, our mission is to transform the future of work through strategic collaboration and the development of digital solutions. We leverage a vast network of partners and harness cutting-edge technologies to address emerging workforce challenges, fostering a more inclusive and dynamic economic landscape across Canada.