Notice: Applications are now closed. Applications will open in March for the May-August 2025 cohort.
IION’s Skills Development Placement Program (SDPP) accelerates company growth projects by providing for-profit innovative companies with a competitive wage subsidy of $7,800 ($13/hour) to hire an individual full-time (37.5 hours/week) over a 16-week period.
Throughout the placement, participants (employees) will participate in 4 mandatory virtual workshops and a 3-day mandatory in-person retreat (accommodations and meals provided) that will bolster their personal and professional development.
There are 3 components that participants must complete:
3-day in-person retreat (accommodations and meals provided)
Placement with an innovative company to work on identified company project(s)
4 virtual soft skills/professional development workshops
