Talent Opportunities Program

Are you an employer hiring post-secondary students on work-integrated learning (WIL) placements, such as cooperative education and internships?

If so, you may be eligible for a wage subsidy of up to $7,000 per student.

The Talent Opportunities Program (TOP) is an initiative of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce designed to help employers located anywhere in Canada hire college and university students on WIL placements.

Employers hiring eligible students may receive a wage subsidy up to 50% of the wages (to a maximum of $5,000) for each ‘net new’ placement or 70% of the wages (to a maximum of $7,000) for each ‘net new’ placement for the following under-represented groups: Indigenous people, person with disabilities, newcomer to Canada, first-year student, visible minority and/or women in STEM.