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ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth
Wage funding for environmental digital skills jobs
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 18,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 6, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
Eligible employers can receive up to 80% wage coverage up to $18,000 for a new full-time or part-time placement lasting 3 to 12 months. The program supports young professionals entering environmental digital skills roles.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : November 6, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring young professionals for environmental digital skills placements.
- Providing training and work experience in the environmental digital sector.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized businesses.
- Canadian-owned businesses or Canadian subsidiaries.
- Not-for-profit organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations with 500 employees or more.
Eligible expenses
- Wage subsidy for the participant’s salary.
- Coverage for a new full-time or part-time placement.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are submitted online through an eligibility form.
- Eligible applicants are notified by email after pre-approval.
- Funding is confirmed once the position is matched, and the contract is signed and sent back within 15 days.
- Reporting is required throughout the placement to keep the subsidy active.
Additional information
- Employers can compare multiple ECO Canada employment programs to find the best fit.
- Some programs target specific groups such as Indigenous youth, people with disabilities, and rural or remote candidates.
- The program is designed to reduce initial staffing costs while supporting work experience in the environmental sector.
Frequently Asked Questions about the ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth Program
What is the ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth?
Eligible employers can receive up to 80% wage coverage up to $18,000 for a new full-time or part-time placement lasting 3 to 12 months. The program supports young professionals entering environmental digital skills roles.
How much funding can be received?
ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $18,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth program?
To be eligible for the ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth program, you must:
Fewer than 500 employees
Environmental digital role
New placement, 3+ months
What expenses are eligible under ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth?
Hiring young professionals for environmental digital skills placements.
Providing training and work experience in the environmental digital sector.
Where is the ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth available?
The ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth program is available across Canada.
Is the ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth?
ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth is funded by ECO Canada (ECO)