Student Programs

Summer Programs for Students

Summer Career Placements
A wage subsidy program that enables private, public, and not-for-profit employers to create career-related summer jobs for students. Placements are available to secondary and post-secondary students. Placements may range from 6 to 16 weeks. The application deadline is usually around the end of March of each year. For more information contact your local HRDC office or call the Youth Info Line at 1 800 935-5555
Canada's Digital Collections Program
This program awards funds to Canadian firms, associations, and institutions to hire teams of young people15 to 30 years of age. The youth get paid work experience in multimedia production-converting heritage, science and technology material into a digital format for display on the web. For more information email: collections@ic.gc.ca, or visit the Web site at http://collections.ic.gc.ca/E/index.php.
SchoolNet Youth Employment Initiative
Youth are employed in information and communication technology functions, including: providing technical support to schools and library services; training teachers, students and public library patrons on the use of the Internet; and developing on-line learning materials for the kindergarten to grade 12 students. For more information, visit the web site at www.schoolnet.ca or call 1 800 268-6608
Community Access Program (CAP)
Through the Community Access Program (CAP), youth are hired to help connect communities across Canada to the information highway and to promote its use for local economic and social development. For more information, e-mail comaccess@ic.gc.ca, visit the web site at http://cap.ic.gc.ca, or call 1 800 575-9200.
Computers for Schools Program (CFS)
This program repairs and refurbishes computer equipment donated to the program. The computers are then donated to schools and public libraries across Canada. Students perform repair and refurbishment functions in one of the program’s 67 repair centres across the country. For more information, visit the CS web site at www.schoolnet.ca/cfs-ope or call 1 888 636-9899.
Skillnet.ca
Skillnet is a network of web sites providing access to career information, employment prospects, and learning opportunities. For more information visit www.skillnet.ca or call 1 800 575-9200.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Camps
Innovation and Entrepreneurship camps hire youth counsellors who plan and present hands-on activities in a fun atmosphere. Non-profit groups such as science centres, museums, school boards, and Universities operate these day camps. About 100 youth counsellors are hired each summer. For more information, e-mail ise@ic.gc.ca, visit the web site at http://ise.ic.gc.ca or call 1 800 575-9200.
YCW in Heritage Organizations
Up to 800 students are provided with an opportunity to learn about career choices as they work in museums, archives, libraries, and other cultural and heritage organizations across the country. Eligible students are between 16 and 30 years of age, positions range from 6 to 16 weeks. Interested students can apply directly to the campus WorkLink web site at www.campusworklink.com or by calling 1 800 935-5555.
YCW in National Parks & National Historic Sites
Up to 350 summer experiences are offered by Parks Canada to full-time students at selected national parks and national historic sites across the country. Eligibile students are between the ages of 16 and 18 years of age. The deadline for the applications is normally for the beginning of May. Students can apply directly on line at the Public Service Commission’s Federal Students Work Experience Program (FSWEP) at www.Jobs.gc.ca/fswep-pfete/student/index_e.htm
YCW for Aboriginal Urban Youth
Up to 300 Aboriginal youth living in urban centres are offered summer work opportunities to gain work-readiness or career-related experience in the 123 Friendship Centres across the country. To be eligible Aboriginal students, graduates, or unemployed youth who are planning to return to school must be between the ages of 16 and 24. Participants will work between 6 and 16 weeks, beginning in May. Interested applicants can apply on-line at www.campusworklink.com. For more information call (613) 563-4844 or visit www.auysop.com
Contacts
For more information regarding one of the above listed programs or on any other program; please contact your Employment Services Chapel Arm at (709)592-2774. We are here to assist you!

Programs for Post-Secondary Students

RCMP Summer Student Program
Gives students the opportunity to work alongside members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The program runs from May to August. The recruiting process usually starts by mid-January. An applicant must be a full-time College or University student and they must be returning to full-time studies in the following academic year. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, at least 18 years old, in good physical condition and of good character. For more information on this program contact the local RCMP recruiting office at (709) 772-3887.
Student Connections
An initiative of industry Canada whereby university and College students are hired as student business advisors. These specially trained and certified students provide customized, hands-on Internet and electronic commerce training. Students gain valuable on-the-job work experience and make valuable business contacts, while helping to finance their education. Businesses or students interested in learning more about Student Connections should call 1 888 807-7777 or visit the web site at www.studentconnections.ca
YCW in Both Official Languages
Up to 900 college and university students who speak English and French are provided with an opportunity to take their language and academic skills out of the classroom and into the work force. Eligible students speak English and French well enough to use both languages in a work environment, are prepared to work for an organization located in another part of the country or located in a linguistic minority setting. Summer positions range from 6 to 16 weeks, beginning in early May. Eligibility is limited to youth up to the age of 30. Interested youth can apply directly to the campus WorkLink web site at www.campusworklink.com or for more information call 1 800 935-5555
YCW at Building Careers in Heritage
This program is a variation of the YCW in Heritage Organizations program, which provides up to 60 internships. It is specifically designed for college or university graduates who are up to 30 years of age, are unemployed or underemployed, and are available for a 4 –12 month period. For more information of to apply on-line contact 1 800 935-5555 or http://yes.skillnet.ca
YCW at Building Careers in English & French
This program is a variation of the YCW in both Official Languages program, which provides up to 15 internships. It is specifically designed for college or university graduates who are up to 30 years of age, are unemployed or underemployed, and are available for a 4 –12 month period. For more information of to apply on-line contact 1 800 935-5555 or http://yes.skillnet.ca
Student Work and Services Program (SWASP) Paid Employment Component
This program is funded by the Department of Youth Services and Post Secondary Education (YSPSE) and is jointly managed by YSPSE and the Department of Human Resources and Employment. It is designed to assist individuals in attending or returning to a post secondary institution. Employers will receive $2.50 per hour towards the student's salary for a minimum of 5 weeks to a maximum of 14 weeks. Students will also receive a $50.00 per week tuition voucher for every week worked under the program. Applications must originate from employers; however, students may use the Student Work and Service Program application in their job search. Applications may also be obtained from any office of the Department of HR&E. For more information contact your local Department of HR&E at (709) 466-4046 or you can contact 1-800-563-6600 or visit http://www.gov.nf.ca/nlwin.
Student Work and Services Program (SWASP) Community Services Component
Funded by Human Resources Development Canada and administered by the Community Services Council; this program is designed to assist individuals planning to attend or return to a post secondary institution. Students will recieve a $50.00 per week stipend to a maximum of $400.00, as well as a $1,400 tuition voucher. Students must complete an 8 week (280 hours) community service placement. For more information, contact The community Services Council at Suite 201, Virginia Park Plaza, St. John's, NL A1A 3E9 or phone (709) 753-9116.
Graduate Employment Program
This program is funded by the Department of Youth Services and Post Secondary Education (YSPSE) and is jointly managed by YSPSE and the Department of Human Resources and Employment. This program is designed to help recent post secondary graduated secure valuable work experience in their field of study. Eligible graduates can use this wage subsidy program to market themselves to employers. To qualify the student must have successfully completed a post secondary program; minimum duration of one year. The student must be currently unemployed or under-employed (working less thatn 20 hours per week or working in an area not related to their field of study). The student must not be an immediate family member of the employer. The student must be Non E.I. eligible. This program will provide 60% of the starting salary of the approved position, to a maximum of $10,000. The subsidy will cover a period of 52 weeks. Applications must originate from employers; however, students may use the Student Work and Service Program application in their job search. Applications may also be obtained from any office of the Department of HR&E. For more information contact your local Department of HR&E at (709) 466-4046 or you can contact 1-800-563-6600 or visit http://www.gov.nf.ca/nlwin.
Contacts
For more information regarding one of the above listed programs or on any other program; please contact your Employment Services Chapel Arm at (709)592-2774. We are here to assist you!