Canadian textile companies have access to a generous wage subsidy program through the Textile Human Resources Council. With little paperwork and a quick approval period, the Textile Opportunities Program provides subsidies to sector firms hiring young graduates from any college, cégep or university.

Funding

• An amount of up to $13,000 to textile firms for each eligible graduate hired
• Funding support based on one-third of wages paid for up to one year

Eligible Graduate

• Aged not more than 30 years
• Unemployed or underemployed
• Graduate from any college, cégep or university
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Not in receipt of employment insurance (EI) benefits

Eligible Employer

• Agrees to provide graduate with full-time meaningful work (at least 30 hours per week) for a minimum of six months
• Agrees to provide information and documentation to THRC as required
• Is an equal opportunity employer
• Ensures the start-up date of any hired graduate does not precede confirmation of approval

To Register

• Contact the THRC