START program: hiring incentive

To provide employers with financial assistance towards the wages of eligible Nova Scotian apprentices.
  • Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education
Overview of the START program: hiring incentive program:

The Nova Scotia START Program provides financial incentives to employers to hire unemployed Nova Scotians. It focuses on creating employment opportunities by supporting hiring and on-the-job training. Employers can receive funding to cover a portion of the employee's wages during the training period. The program is designed to help employers build a skilled workforce while offering job seekers valuable work experience and skills development.

Eligibility criteria of the START program: hiring incentive program:
  • For Employers:
  • Location Requirement: Employers must be based in Nova Scotia and registered with the Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
  • Business Number: A valid business number is required to participate.
  • Employment Opportunities: Employers should be capable of offering a sustainable, long-term job opportunity to the new hire.
  • Training and Mentorship: Employers must provide on-the-job training and mentorship to the employee, ensuring they gain the necessary skills and experience.
  • For Job Seekers:
  • Employment Status: Applicants must be unemployed and legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • Priority Groups: Preference is given to individuals facing barriers to employment, such as recent graduates, individuals lacking work experience, those transitioning between sectors, and underrepresented groups in the workforce.
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