Overview
Announced in the 2016 federal budget, the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program brings industry stakeholders together to create new work‑integrated learning (WIL) opportunities to better position students to secure employment in their field of study.
Gearing Up is the WIL Program for Canada’s mining sector. Led by MiHR, Gearing Up will create over 1000 new WIL opportunities in mining. Wage subsidies up to $7,000 are available to employers who create new WIL opportunities such as co‑ops, internships, field placements, applied projects, capstone projects or case competitions.
MiHR works with a National Consortium made up of mining employers, service providers, industry associations and post-secondary institutions to implement program activities and inform how industry and education can work together more collaboratively through work-integrated learning.
Gearing Up changes the way students in mining-related post-secondary education programs perceive, pursue and acquire the skills needed for in-demand mining careers. If you would like to get involved in our Gearing Up program please send your completed application to Priya Pandit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gearing Up
Gearing Up WIL Opportunities in High Demand
We are accepting applications for WIL placements, and we would like to thank all of the companies who have enthusiastically participated since the launch of Gearing Up.
Gearing Up will change the way students in mining-related post-secondary education programs perceive, pursue and acquire the skills needed for in-demand mining careers.
Case Studies
The following studies showcase examples of how Gearing Up was adopted, what WIL placements are like, and the benefits to the companies, post-secondary institutions and students involved.
The first case study of how Gearing Up was adopted and its benefits.
Find out how Gearing Up benefited the companies, post-secondary institutions and students involved.
