GradWorks: Employer Incentive Program

GradWorks matches small-to-medium-sized business 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 $25,000 – when you hire a qualified NSCC graduate for up to a one-year period.

As a graduate: You will 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 (June 2014 - present).

Programs

GradWorks is available to graduates from the following programs:

• Human Resource Management (Advanced Diploma)
• Industrial Engineering Technology (Diploma) - Full (accepting expressions of interest)
• Occupational Health & Safety (Certificate)

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.

General Inquiries

Tracy Peers
Work-Integrated Learning Coordinator
Academic Services

902-491-2013

GradWorks is funded by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and managed by Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC).