NCEWIL Program Wage Subsidy

To qualify for the NCEWIL wage subsidy, the following criteria must be met:

• The student must be enrolled at the University of Lethbridge, enrolled in a WIL program, and participating in the Niitsitapi Circle of Excellence.
• The student must self-identify as Indigenous.
• The employer must be either: 
  • an Indigenous community organization or 
  • an industry/business that supports the goals and values of NCEWIL.
• The work term must align with the student's academic and professional development objectives.

Employers are encouraged to apply for wage subsidies as soon as they are interested in hiring a student. We recommend applying around the following dates to align with the Iniskim's (University of Lethbridge) co-op work terms:

• November 1 for the January-April (Winter Semester)
• March 1 for the May-August (Summer Semester)
• July 1 for the September-December (Fall Semester)

The NCEWIL program offers financial support for employers hiring Indigenous students:

• Co-op Students: Up to $9,600 per student per semester (multiple students can be hired)
  • Full-time/paid position
  • Example: If you hire an Indigenous co-op student to work 40 hours a week at $20.00/hour for 12 weeks, your total cost for wages will be $9,600. 

Employ Co-op Students

• Applied Studies Students: Up to $3,200 per student per semester
  • 120-hour of part-time work experience tied to research
  • Example: If you hire an Indigenous applied studies student to work 120 hours over 12 weeks, you can offer the student up to $3,200 (approx. $26.50/hour) 

Employ Applied Studies Students

Note: NCEWIL funding does not include statutory benefits (CPP, EI) for either program.