Tech touches almost all industries and disciplines. The Career Ready Program has opened eligibility to students outside of STEM programs. That means students studying arts, business and other interdisciplinary areas now qualify.

And Yes! We subsidize remote work term placements! The future is remote and safety is a priority for us at Career Ready. We have already subsidized many remote placements and anticipate thousands more in the year ahead.

To be eligible for the Career Ready Program, you’ll meet the criteria below:

• Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status
• Not an international student
• Enrolled in a program at an accredited Canadian post-secondary
• Pursuing a tech-immersive career (you can still be a student studying arts, business/marketing, etc.)

We don’t just subsidize co-op placements. We accept students outside co-op programs for any kind of tech-related work placement, such as internships and applied research projects.

Get your dream job! Research places where you would like to work, reach out to those places, and ask for a placement (tell them you come with up to 70% in wage subsidy).

• Proof of registration in an accredited post-secondary institution (unofficial transcript or screen capture of course load/registration will work great)
• Proof of citizenship or residency (letter from campus confirming your citizenship, provincial health services card, birth certificate, passport, permanent residency card, etc.) – unfortunately, this program is not available to international students at this time
• An updated resume

When you enter the workforce, you will want to have relevant work experience on your resume.

The fastest way to get started in the career you want is to secure at least one relevant work-integrated learning experience while you’re in university or college.

Your employer can receive up to $7000 incentive to subsidize your wage. Funding can run out, so make sure your employer applies before the deadline.

We also believe in a diverse future for the technology industry. If you’re a member of an under-represented group, including women in STEM, Black, Indigenous students, new Canadians (within last 5 years), persons with disabilities or another underrepresented group, you will be eligible for additional support.