Co-operative Education Incentive (CO-OP)

Government of Nova Scotia – Labour, Skills and Immigration Nova Scotia

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Funding amount

up to $6,080

Last deadline

2026-05-15

Region

Nova Scotia

Funder type

Provincial Government

For

Nonprofits & businesses

Eligible organizations

private-sector business, government-funded organization, non-profit, charitable organization, social enterprise, Municipalities

About this program

The Co-operative Education Incentive provides Nova Scotia employers with a wage subsidy of $8/hour ($9.50/hour for students from designated diversity groups) to hire post-secondary co-op students for 12–16 week work terms. Students must work at least 390 hours, and the program reimburses up to 640 hours of wages. Eligible employers include private-sector businesses, non-profits, charities, social enterprises, and municipalities hiring students enrolled in a Nova Scotia university or college co-op program.

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