Talent Opportunities Program (TOP)

About this program

Funded by the Government of Canada's Student Work Placement Program, the Talent Opportunities Program helps Canadian employers hire post-secondary students on work-integrated learning placements. Eligible employers receive a wage subsidy of up to 50% of wages, to a maximum of $5,000 per placement.

What this program funds

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce administers the Talent Opportunities Program, a wage subsidy for Canadian employers hiring college and university students in quality work-integrated learning placements such as cooperative education and internships.

Registered Canadian businesses and not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply. The program funds placements in all sectors except the financial sector, government, and partisan political organizations. Businesses with 100 or more employees must ensure placements are net new to qualify.

Employers may receive a wage subsidy covering up to 50 percent of wages, with a maximum of $5,000 per student placement. The program operates on a rolling intake basis, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis. The Summer 2026 (May to August) and Fall 2026 (September to December) terms are currently open.

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