All UBC Co-op work terms are paid learning experiences and funding for co-op students is the responsibility of employers.
There are funding sources available to support the hiring of your co-op student. Click on the links below to learn more about program details, eligibility and application process.
- BC Arts Council - Arts Impact Grant
- Canada Revenue Agency - Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program
- Canadian Heritage - Young Canada Works (YCW)
- Innovate BC - Innovator Skills Initiative
- Mitacs - Accelerate Program
- The National Research Council - Industrial Research Assistance Youth Employment Program
- Natural Resources Canada - Green Jobs Science and Technology Internship Program
- Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions - Internships Program
- Service Canada - Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
- Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) - Below is a selection of organizations that provide SWPP funding. For the full list, click here.
- Biotalent Canada
- Canadian Council for Aerospace and Aviation (CCAA)
- Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)
- Environmental Careers Organization of Canada (ECO Canada)
- Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium
- Information and Communication Technology Council (ICTC)
- Talent Opportunities Program
- TECHNATION
- Magnet Student Work Placement Program
- Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)
- Venture for Canada
- United Nations Associations in Canada (UNAC) - Green Spaces Program