NRC IRAP Youth Employment Program

National Research Council of Canada Canada-wide

Deadline

Rolling — apply anytime

Region

Canada-wide

Funder type

Federal Government

For

Businesses

Eligible organizations

Small or medium-sized business (500 or fewer full-time equivalents), Incorporated for-profit

About this program

Financial assistance program for small and medium-sized businesses to hire young graduates (15–30 years old) for innovation projects including R&D, engineering, multimedia, or market analysis. Youth placements last 6–12 months minimum at 30+ hours per week, with NRC IRAP cost-sharing a portion of salary costs.

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