Student Training and Employment Program (STEP)
Highlights
The Student Training and Employment Program (STEP) offers a fantastic opportunity for your business to benefit from hiring post-secondary students for summer jobs. You receive a wage subsidy of $7.20 per hour for up to 600 hours, making it more affordable to bring fresh talent into your team. Students bring new skills and perspectives, which can invigorate your business operations and contribute to your growth.
What You Get:
- $7.20 per hour wage subsidy for 450 to 600 hours of employment
- Access to students with various levels of post-secondary education, ensuring a good match for your needs
- Minimum wage rates starting at $20.80 per hour, ensuring fair compensation for students
Why Apply:
- Cost-effective staffing during the summer months
- Fresh ideas and skills from motivated students
- Support for your business operations while helping students gain valuable work experience
Applying is straightforward, and the benefits to your business are substantial. By participating, you not only support the next generation of professionals but also enhance your business with new talent and perspectives.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Wage Subsidy
Subsidy Amount:
- $7.20 per hour for 450 to 600 hours of employment for the Student Training and Employment Program (STEP).
- $8.25 per hour to a maximum of 600 hours for the Summer Career Placement program.
Eligible Expenses:
- Wages for post-secondary students hired for summer jobs.
- Wages for students and youth hired for summer employment.
Use of Funds:
- Funds can be used to pay the wages of eligible students and youth as per the specified hourly rates.
- The employment must guarantee at least 450 hours of work and provide at least 32 hours of work per week.
Restrictions:
- Funds cannot be used for any expenses other than the wages of the hired students or youth.
- The employment period must be between May 1 and September 1.
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with applying for or receiving the subsidy.
Qualifications
- Must be a private-sector employer, non-government organization or agency, First Nation, municipal government, or Government of Yukon department.
- Must be legally entitled to operate a business in Yukon.
- Must have an office in Yukon with a local contact person.
- Must have been operating in Yukon for at least 1 year.
- Must obtain or extend Third Party Liability Insurance coverage to cover employees under the program.
If a collective agreement is in force, must provide a written statement of union consultation and agreement to hire a student.
Disqualifications:
- Businesses that do not have an office in Yukon.
- Businesses that have been operating in Yukon for less than 1 year.
- Businesses that cannot obtain or extend Third Party Liability Insurance coverage.
- Businesses with a collective agreement in force that do not provide a written statement of union consultation and agreement to hire a student.
Description
The program offers a wage subsidy of $7.20 per hour for hiring post-secondary students for summer jobs. You can get this subsidy for 450 to 600 hours of employment. This means you can save a significant amount on wages while bringing fresh talent into your business.
Why hire a summer student? Students bring new skills and fresh perspectives. They can help with various tasks and projects, giving your business a boost during the busy summer months. Plus, you’re helping them gain valuable work experience, which is a win-win.
Wages are set at a minimum of $20.80 per hour, depending on the student’s level of education. You will need to pay according to this scale, but the subsidy helps offset these costs. This program is a great way to support your business while contributing to the professional growth of young talent.
Program Steps
Complete the Employer Application/Agreement Form: Obtain and fill out the Employer Application/Agreement form. Ensure all sections are completed accurately.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents to support your application. These include:
- Proof of business registration in Yukon.
- Proof of operation in Yukon for at least 1 year.
- Job description for the student position.
- Wage details according to the STEP pay scale.
- Third Party Liability Insurance coverage.
- If applicable, a written statement of union consultation and agreement to hire a student.
Submit Your Application: Submit your completed application form and supporting documents before the deadline. You can submit it in person, by email, or by mail:
- In person: 1000 Lewes Boulevard, Whitehorse, Yukon. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Email: [email protected]
- Mail: Government of Yukon, Employment Programs Officer (E-13), Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
Wait for Approval Notification: You will receive an email in early December 2023 informing you whether your application has been approved.
Review Hiring Package: If approved, you will receive a hiring package in early March 2024. This package will include instructions, forms, student applications, and resumes.
Shortlist and Interview Applicants: In March 2024, review the student applications and resumes. Shortlist candidates and conduct interviews to select the best fit for your position.
Make Job Offers: By April 2, 2024, make job offers to the selected students and notify those who were not successful in their interviews.
Submit Results Form: Submit the Results Form by April 12, 2024, to confirm the hiring of your student.
Start Employment: Students can begin their STEP jobs starting May 1, 2024.
Complete Employment: Ensure students complete their STEP jobs by September 1, 2024.
Submit Final Claims: By October 1, 2024, submit your final claims for wage reimbursement.