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ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital
Wage subsidy for hiring post-secondary students
Latest source updateLast Update: August 4, 2026Latest change: The WIL Digital page now shows the Fall 2026 intake, with new opening and submission dates and an updated end date for placements.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 4, 2026
Latest change: The WIL Digital page now shows the Fall 2026 intake, with new opening and submission dates and an updated end date for placements.
WIL Digital intake updated to Fall 2026
The WIL Digital page now shows the Fall 2026 intake instead of Summer 2026. Applications are now listed as open July 15, 2026 at 9 am EDT, with a submission deadline of November 15, 2026, and placements must end on or before December 31, 2026; the page span also extends to March 2027. The application assistance email was replaced by a broken placeholder link, and a new Get started with WIL Digital section repeats the Apply Now portal link.
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
November 15, 2026
Opened July 15, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
WIL Digital provides employers in Canada with a wage subsidy of up to 50% of a student’s salary, to a maximum of $5,000, for paid work-integrated learning placements. Eligible placements must align with the student’s post-secondary program and offer meaningful digital or technology-focused work experience.
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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
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring post-secondary students for paid work placements.
- Providing work-integrated learning aligned with the student’s post-secondary program.
- Offering digital or ICT-focused placements.
Documents Needed
- A valid void cheque or a letter issued by your financial institution verifying your company’s banking details.
- A valid and up-to-date proof of enrollment document from a Canadian-accredited post-secondary institution.
- Accepted proof of enrollment can include an official or unofficial transcript, an academic history or advisement report, a letter from the school or co-op office, a screenshot of the student portal, or another proof of enrollment or registration document.
Official resources
Program guide
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.
- Organizations that are extensions of a federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government, such as crown corporations, hospitals, public long-term care facilities, public or private schools, and post-secondary institutions.
- Members of the House of Commons and the Senate.
- Organizations that engage in partisan political activities.
- Financial sector employers with 500 or more employees.
Eligible expenses
- Student wages or salary paid to the student.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work placements in trades and apprenticeships.
- Clinical hours in healthcare.
- Articling hours for lawyers.
- Retroactive placements.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- ICTC reserves the right to prioritize applications from high-demand sectors within the digital economy.
How to apply
- Click the APPLY button to start the WIL Digital application.
- Log in to SurveyMonkey Apply or register for an account if you do not have one.
- Complete the Eligibility Criteria Pre-screen for each intended application.
- If the application passes the Pre-screen, wait for the email invitation and allow 24-48 hours for the application to become unlocked.
- Complete the application steps and submit the application for review.
Processing and Agreement
- After submission, the application review process typically takes 5–10 business days.
- ICTC may pause the review process if it has questions, needs clarification, or requires additional information or supporting documents.
- Funding is not guaranteed until ICTC and your organization have both signed the contract, and the contract must be signed within five business days of receiving the contract offer or by the placement start date, whichever comes first.
- Payroll information must be submitted within 15 days following the end of the placement, and subsidy payments are issued within 4–6 weeks after payroll verification.
Additional information
- Students participating in WIL Digital can access free self-paced online courses through Cisco Networking Academy in high-demand digital fields.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital Program
What is the ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital?
WIL Digital provides employers in Canada with a wage subsidy of up to 50% of a student’s salary, to a maximum of $5,000, for paid work-integrated learning placements. Eligible placements must align with the student’s post-secondary program and offer meaningful digital or technology-focused work experience.
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 November 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:
Be a registered business, not-for-profit organization, or charity in Canada.
Hire the student as an employee, not as a contractor, and have the financial capacity to pay them for the full work term.
Offer a high-quality digital or technology-immersive placement aligned with the student’s post-secondary program.
What expenses are eligible under ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital?
Hiring post-secondary students for paid work placements.
Providing work-integrated learning aligned with the student’s post-secondary program.
Offering digital or ICT-focused placements.
Who can I contact for more information about the ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital?
You can contact Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) by email at wil_digital@ictc-ctic.ca or by phone at +1 (613)-237-8551 ext. 159.
Where is the ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital available?
The ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital program is available across Canada.