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ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital
Wage subsidy for hiring post-secondary students
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 11, 2026
- Closing date : July 15, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 50% of the costs of a work term placement with a maximum of $5,000 that provides post-secondary students with a position that is digital/technology immersive and that uses technology either entirely or in some capacity.
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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 team skills
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 11, 2026
- Closing date : July 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Other Racialized Persons
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The ICTC Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital program provides financial subsidies to employers for hiring post-secondary students. These subsidies support projects that integrate academic learning with practical workplace experience, particularly those within the Canadian digital economy.
- Hiring post-secondary students for work placements in digital economy sectors.
- Providing students with work experiences that develop entrepreneurial and foundational business skills.
- Creating new positions specifically for student placements within digital-related roles in the company.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered businesses in Canada.
- Not-for-profit organizations in Canada.
- Charities in Canada.
Who is not eligible
- Federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal governments.
- Government-affiliated organizations such as crown corporations, hospitals, public schools, and post-secondary institutions.
- Organizations engaged in partisan political activities.
- Financial institutions and financial services companies.
Eligible expenses
- Wage subsidy of up to 50% of a student’s salary, to a maximum of $5,000.
- Wage subsidy of up to 70% of a student’s salary, to a maximum of $7,000 for underrepresented students.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligibility is reviewed first through a pre-screen.
- Eligible applications are unlocked and invited to continue by email.
- The application review process typically takes 5–10 business days after submission.
- Approval requires a contract signed by ICTC and the employer.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for the ICTC's WIL Digital program:
- Employers have the option to waitlist their applications for Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 until they meet all criteria and are ready to proceed.
- Notifications will be sent to employers when their waitlisted applications are ready for completion.
- ICTC no longer applies COVID-19 flexibility measures as of April 1, 2022.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital?
Get a wage subsidy to cover up to 50% of the costs of a work term placement with a maximum of $5,000 that provides post-secondary students with a position that is digital/technology immersive and that uses technology either entirely or in some capacity.
How much funding can be received?
ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **July 15, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital program?
To be eligible for the ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital program, you must:
Canadian businesses, nonprofits, or charities.
Employer must pass the pre-screen.
Placement must be “Net New”.
What expenses are eligible under ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital?
The ICTC Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital program provides financial subsidies to employers for hiring post-secondary students. These subsidies support projects that integrate academic learning with practical workplace experience, particularly those within the Canadian digital economy. Hiring post-secondary students for work placements in digital economy sectors.
Providing students with work experiences that develop entrepreneurial and foundational business skills.
Creating new positions specifically for student placements within digital-related roles in the company.
Who can I contact for more information about the ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital?
You can contact Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC).
Where is the ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital available?
The ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital program is available across Canada.