Graduate Transition Initiative 

• Hire job-ready graduates trained in software development, technical sales.
• Save up to 60% on salary costs — that’s up to $33,000 in wage subsidies per hire.
• Receive $8,250 per hire for training, or management incentives.
• Grow your team without overextending your budget.
• Build a pipeline of long-term talent trained within your systems.

• Access one-year, paid work with top tech employers in NL.
• Gain real-world experience and mentorship in your field.
• Open doors to long-term employment.
• Connect with a growing network of industry professionals.
• Be part of Newfoundland and Labrador’s thriving innovation economy.

Location & Incorporation

• Must be incorporated provincially or federally and registered to do business in Newfoundland and Labrador.

• Must maintain a physical office and active business operations in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Company Size

• Must have fewer than 250 employees at the time of application.

Sector Alignment

This funding is specifically for tech and tech-enabled companies in Newfoundland and Labrador. Therefore, eligible companies must operate as one of the following:

• A Tech Company: Defined as an incorporated, for-profit company whose primary commercial activity involves the sale of a unique technology-driven software and/or hardware product.
• A Tech-Enabled Company: Defined as an incorporated, for-profit company that utilizes proprietary software and/or hardware in the development, creation, or extraction of a different product or service that it sells to generate revenue

Employment Commitment

• Must have the capacity, intention, and a clear plan to transition the graduate into a permanent, full-time role following the completion of the program.

• Positions must be net new, meaning the subsidy cannot be used to extend or replace an existing role. 

Management & Support Capacity

• Must demonstrate the ability to provide adequate onboarding, supervision, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for the graduate.

• Must identify a designated supervisor/mentor who will oversee the graduate’s progress.

Compliance & Good Standing

• • Must be in good standing with provincial and federal regulations (taxes, employment standards, occupational health & safety, etc.).

  • Must agree to reporting requirements as set out by techNL and the Department of Jobs, Immigration, and Growth (JIG).

  • Must be a techNL member in good standing. 

Residency & Work Authorization

• Must be legally entitled to work full-time in Newfoundland and Labrador at the time of application.

• Must reside in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Education & Training

• Must have successfully completed (within the past two years) a minimum one-year program at a recognized post-secondary institution or workforce/skills training provider in Newfoundland and Labrador (e.g., Memorial University, College of the North Atlantic, Keyin College, Get Building, or other provincially recognized programs).

Graduate Status

• Must not currently be enrolled as a full-time student.

Employment Readiness

• Must be available to begin full-time employment at the start of the program.

• Must demonstrate interest and intent to remain employed in Newfoundland and Labrador’s technology sector.

• Positions must be net new, meaning the subsidy cannot be used to extend or replace an existing role. 

Eligibility Exclusions

• Individuals currently employed in a full-time permanent role in the NL tech sector are not eligible.

• Co-op students, interns, or those completing unpaid work placements are not eligible.

Notes & Clarifications

• • Both employers and graduates must agree to complete required reporting and evaluation forms throughout the program.

  • techNL and JIG reserve the right to determine final eligibility.