Summer Student Employment
Employers in Prince Edward Island can receive wage subsidies by hiring students under two distinct programs:
Jobs for Youth Program
For students aged 15–29 working 8–12 weeks over summer. Students must be returning to school in the fall.
Post-Secondary Student Program
For full-time post-secondary students working 12–18 weeks. Priority is given to placements offering experiential learning aligned with a student’s field of study (e.g., health, trades, technology).
Employers are encouraged to demonstrate how they will contribute to a student’s education through hands-on, field-related skills or mentorship. Preference is given to opportunities that support academic advancement and future employment pathways.
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Funding Amount
Non-Profit: 100% of minimum wage + 4% vacation pay (up to 40 hrs/week)
Private Sector: 50% of minimum wage + 4% vacation pay (up to 40 hrs/week)
Public Sector: 100% of minimum wage + 4% vacation pay (up to 40 hrs/week)
Eligible Applicants
Non-profits, private businesses, public sectors
Eligible Purposes
Funding supports the recruitment and retention of students while encouraging employers to provide career-building summer jobs. The program helps:
• Offer meaningful work experience to post-secondary students
• Support the integration of unskilled employees, recent grads, or internationally trained workers
• Address seasonal labour needs with local youth talent
Additional purposes may be considered if aligned with student learning and employment outcomes.
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