How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $21500 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Digital Skills Internships?

Digital Skills Internships is funded by Communautique

What are Digital Skills Internships's eligibility criterias?

The employer must be a for-profit or not-for-profit organization with 500 employees or fewer and have legal status in Canada. The employer must provide valid job opportunities related to digital activities and align with the program objectives. The employer must use a fair, open, and transparent recruitment process focusing on employment equity.

Digital Skills Internships

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Internship wage subsidy for digital skill development

Digital Skills Internships at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $21,500
Up to 100% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services

Funds Providers

Communautique

Program status

Open

Overview of the Digital Skills Internships program

The Digital Skills for Youth Program provides a wage subsidy to employers for hiring recent post-secondary graduates, aiming to enhance their digital skills and transition them to career-oriented employment. Eligible activities include software and video game development, network troubleshooting, website development, and social media campaign creation. The program supports small and medium-sized for-profit and non-profit organizations in Canada looking to engage in digital activities.

Financing terms and conditions

Wage subsidy covering up to 100% of wages and social benefits for each internship position.
Maximum funding contribution per internship is $21,500.
The wage subsidy is calculated based on the lowest regional wage for the position, according to labour market rates.
Internships funded must be completed by March 31, 2026.

Eligible projects & activities

Software and video game development initiatives.
Application coding and development projects.
Network troubleshooting activities.
Implementation of adaptive technologies.
Website development projects.
Online learning platform initiatives.
Social media campaign and content development projects.
Digital manufacturing activities.

Eligibility criteria of the Digital Skills Internships program

The applicant must be a for-profit or not-for-profit organization with 500 employees or fewer and legal status in Canada.
The organization must be able to offer internships related to digital activities that improve interns' digital skills.
The employer must have the administrative capacity to train, guide, and supervise interns, as well as provide meaningful work experience.
The organization must demonstrate the ability to promote the digitization of its business or operational processes.
The recruitment process for interns must be open, fair, and transparent, with a commitment to employment equity.

Who is eligible?

For-profit organizations with 500 employees or fewer
Not-for-profit organizations with 500 employees or fewer
Organizations involved in digital activities

Eligibility criteria of the Digital Skills Internships program

The employer can provide valid employment opportunities related to digital activities.
The position and planned internship content are aligned with the program objectives.
The employer can provide the appropriate administrative support and has the capacity to train and supervise the interns to improve and optimize their experience.
The employer has the capacity to help the interns plan and carry out professional activities that will give them the benefit of a useful internship.
The employer uses an open, equitable and transparent recruitment process.

How to apply to the Digital Skills Internships program

Complete Application Form

Access the application form provided by Communautique for the Digital Skills for Youth Program.
Complete all required fields with accurate and relevant information about your organization and the internship opportunities you can offer.

Submit Online

Submit the completed application form through the online submission portal.
Ensure all the information is correct and that the application is submitted before any specified deadlines.

Contact for Further Information

For any questions or additional information required, write to the provided contact email: cnj@communautique.quebec.

Additional information

The employer must advertise internship opportunities externally, ensuring a fair, open, and transparent selection process with a focus on employment equity.
Each intern must be assigned a mentor who provides professional guidance, advice, and support in skill development and networking.
Communautique offers ongoing support to both employers and interns, addressing challenges and concerns throughout the internship period.
Skill development plans must be established collaboratively between the employer and intern to enhance work experience and employability.