Electricity Human Resources Canada – Discovering Potential Program
Description:
The Discovering Potential Program supports employers who provide youth with green work experience through internships and on-the-job training. Positions in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and/or relating to electricity, renewable energy, environment, and natural resources can qualify.
Comments on Funding:
Funding is a subsidy of up to 80% of a participant’s wages, to a maximum of $25,000 per participant.
Eligibility:
The placement organization (either an employer or training provider) must:
To be eligible, the youth participant must:
a) be between 15 and 30 years (inclusive) of age;
b) be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada;
c) be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations;
d) not be receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits;
e ) not be currently enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies;
f) be Currently un- or under-employed.
Applications Steps:
Applicants must apply via the Funding For Futures Platform. The platform will take users through a step-by-step application and documentation process in an interactive, web-based environment when applying, monitoring, and managing their wage subsidy application.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
- employer/Training Organization Eligibility Form and Participant Eligibility Form;
- a signed contract;
- a Learning Plan;
- Employer/Training Organization Evaluation Questionnaire;
- Participant Reflection Questionnaire.
Other Things to Note:
Electricity Human Resources Canada is Natural Resources Canada’s, Employment an Social Development Canada’s, and Environment and Climate Change Canada’s delivery partner.
When It Ends:
Ongoing
Deadline:
Rolling deadline