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NRC IRAP Youth Employment Program (YEP)
National Research Council — IRAP · Federal
In plain language
Up to $30K wage subsidy per hire (6–12 months, min 30 hr/week) to place a young post-secondary graduate in an R&D, engineering, multimedia, or market-analysis role at an NRC-IRAP-engaged SME. The dominant path to subsidized engineering/data talent for NL tech startups already working with IRAP. No public portal — you call 1-877-994-4727 or work through your existing ITA. Distinct from Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) — YEP is the IRAP-delivered slice specifically for innovation-oriented SMEs. Fast to set up once you have an ITA relationship.
Realistic range
$15,000 – $30,000
Avg award
$22,500
Max advertised
$30,000
Cost share
50%
Accessibility
4 / 5
Effort
2 / 5
Deadline
Continuous intake
Repayable?
No
Who qualifies
Entity types
Incorporated
Sectors
Technology, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy, Agriculture
Regions
NL Wide
Demographics prioritized
Youth
What you'll have to report
Hire documentation and eligibility proofs; mid-internship milestone check-in with the ITA; final report on skills/project outcomes.