GradWorks: Employer incentive program

GradWorks matches small-to-medium-sized businesses across Nova Scotia with skilled, talented NSCC graduates from three eligible programs.

As an employer: Build capacity in your company to support productivity and profitability. Your business will receive up to 66 per cent salary support – to a maximum of $30,360 – when you hire a qualified NSCC graduate for up to a one-year period.

As a graduate: You'll have an opportunity to launch your career and gain valuable experience and on-the-job training.

Eligibility

Graduates

To participate in this program, you must have completed an eligible NSCC program within the last three years.

Programs

GradWorks is available to graduates from the following programs:

• Human Resource Management (Advanced Diploma)
• Industrial Engineering Technology (Diploma)
• Occupational Health and Safety (Certificate)
• Programs with advanced manufacturing training (special approvals needed)

Employers

Employers in most business sectors are eligible to participate with a preference given to business-to-business organizations focused on export and innovation.

Businesses that are NOT eligible include:

• retail/wholesale
• real estate
• government services
• services of a personal or social nature

Businesses that have received funding through a similar ACOA-supported program in the past may not be eligible.

Apply or participate

General inquiries

Work-Integrated Learning Coordinator

GradWorks is funded by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and managed by NSCC.