BioTalent — Career Starter Program
Highlights
This program is perfect for your business because it offers substantial financial support to hire young talent. You can receive up to $15,000 in wage subsidies, covering 50% of a youth's salary. This funding helps you build a diverse and inclusive workforce while meeting your need for skilled labor.
What You Get:
- Up to $15,000 in wage subsidies
- Internal job coaching and access to essential and technical skills training courses
- Onboarding tools including a diversity and inclusion HR policy template
By participating, you can tap into a pool of skilled labor that you might not have considered before. The application process is straightforward, and your business is likely to qualify. This program not only supports your immediate hiring needs but also contributes to the long-term growth and resilience of your workforce.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Wage Subsidy
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- No repayment terms or interest rates apply, as this is a subsidy.
Eligible Expenses:
- 50% of a youth’s salary, up to a maximum of $15,000.
Use of Funds:
- The funds can be used towards:
- Salaries for new hires.
- Internal job coaching.
- Access to Essential Skills and Technical Skills training courses.
- Onboarding tools, including diversity and inclusion HR policy templates.
Restrictions on Use of Funds:
- The funds cannot be used for positions funded by other Federally funded programs like IRAP, Mitacs, etc.
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with this program.
Qualifications
- Must maintain an internal process for supervising and mentoring the participant.
- Must provide a full-time work opportunity for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
- Must provide a job coach for a minimum of 2.5 hours per month.
- Must submit a progress report upon request.
Must contribute at least 50% of the total salary of each participant.
Disqualifications:
- Positions funded by another Federally funded program like IRAP, Mitacs, etc.
Description
This program offers your business a great opportunity to hire young talent. You can receive up to $15,000 to cover 50% of a youth's salary. This funding helps you build a diverse and inclusive workforce while meeting your need for skilled labor.
The money can be used to pay the wages of young employees, making it easier for you to bring fresh talent into your team. This program also provides additional support like job coaching, access to essential and technical skills training, and onboarding tools to ensure a smooth integration.
By participating, you not only get financial support but also help address the labor shortage in the bio-economy. This is a win-win situation where you strengthen your workforce and contribute to the industry's growth.
Program Steps
Download the Application Forms:
- Visit the BioTalent Canada website and download the Career Starter Program application forms.
Prepare Documentation:
- Gather the following documents:
- Business registration details.
- Financial statements.
- Job description for the new hire.
- Proof of the participant's eligibility (e.g., age verification, proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency).
- Participant's resume.
- Any additional supporting documents that demonstrate the participant's status as a barriered youth.
- Gather the following documents:
Complete the Application Forms:
- Fill out all required sections of the application forms accurately.
- Ensure all information is clear and complete to avoid delays.
Submit the Application:
- Submit the completed application forms and all required documentation to BioTalent Canada through the specified submission method (e.g., email or online portal).
Review and Follow-Up:
- After submission, monitor your email for any follow-up requests or additional information needed.
- Be prepared to provide further details or clarification if requested by BioTalent Canada.
Await Approval:
- BioTalent Canada will review your application.
- If approved, you will receive confirmation and further instructions on how to proceed with the hiring process.
Hire the Participant:
- Once approved, proceed with hiring the participant.
- Ensure the participant starts their employment as per the program guidelines.
Submit Progress Reports:
- Throughout the program, submit progress reports as requested by BioTalent Canada.
- Ensure you meet all ongoing requirements, such as providing job coaching and maintaining a full-time work schedule for the participant.
Receive Wage Subsidy:
- Upon meeting all program requirements and submitting necessary reports, receive the wage subsidy to support the participant's salary.
Maintain Records:
- Keep detailed records of the participant's employment and any communications with BioTalent Canada.
- Ensure all documentation is organized and accessible for any future audits or reviews.
