1 August 2012

You want to adopt new strategies in e-business and increase your productivity and competitiveness?

The Small Business Internship Program (SBIP) allows SMEs to obtain funding to hire post-secondary students registered in information technology and communications (ICT) programs for a full-time course of 12 weeks.

Up to 75% of salary costs and related expenses may be subsidized under this program administered by Industry Canada.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be a Canadian small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) with less than 500 employees;
• Be incorporated or be a sole proprietorship and for-profit;
• Have been in continuous operation for a minimum of one year;
• Have an existing web site and wish to enhance your e-business capabilities;
• Contribute a minimum of 25% of the student wages and related expenses.

Deadline for submitting an application: December 12^th, 2012.

For more information on SBIP and to download the application form, visitIndustry Canada.