• The Graduate to Opportunity program is helping to build a stronger workforce and retain young people in Nova Scotia with a salary incentive that makes it easier to hire recent graduates.

GTO Grow is for Nova Scotia employers looking to hire a recent graduate into a new, permanent, full-time position that pays at least $37,500 a year.

• Employers receive 25% of the first year’s salary and 12.5% of the second year’s salary.
• Employers can be from any sector and hire graduates for jobs related to their field of study.

GTO Innovate is for Nova Scotia businesses looking to hire a recent masters or PhD grad for an innovation-focused job that pays at least $60,000 a year.

• Eligible employers receive 30% of the first year’s salary and 15% of the second year’s salary.

Other eligibility criteria
The graduate you hire must have successfully completed a post-secondary program within 1 year of their first day of work.