Student Work Placement Program by CMPA (SWPP)

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Must be a member of the CMPA
Must be co-applying with a mentee candidate. The CMPA will, on a case-by-case basis, endeavor to pair mentor companies with suitable candidates. This does not guarantee that an application will be successful given the limited number of spots available
Must contribute toward the mentee stipend as per program guidelines
A mentor applicant cannot be an employer or family member of the mentee with whom they are submitting a joint application
Ongoing intake. Placements are evaluated and allocated on an ongoing basis until funds remain available
Up to 10. 5 placements are dedicated to priority groups for the Government of Canada: (women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Indigenous students, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and newcomers; as well as first-year students.)
To become a member: https://cmpa.ca/join-the-cmpa/
The Start-Up membership is the most affordable and is for companies with less than 3 full-time employees. the membership fee is $300.00

12 weeks, 40 hours per week
Placement may be completed over a longer period, subject to approval by the CMPA