How do I apply for ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital?

Visit Information and Communications Technology Council's website for application instructions.

What industries are eligible for ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital?

Eligible industries include: digital economy, technology.

Who administers ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital?

This program is administered by Information and Communications Technology Council.

Are there similar programs to ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital?

Yes! Canada Grants Database has similar programs in the Workforce Development & Training category. Browse our database to find more options that match your needs.

How can I improve my chances of getting approved for ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital?

Our detailed breakdown covers step-by-step application instructions, required document checklists, and eligible expense breakdowns so you know exactly what to prepare before applying.

ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital

Information and Communications Technology Council

👥 Workforce Development & Training🍁 National👔 Hiring📚 Training🎓 University Partnership🏪 Small Business

Subsidy to hire post-secondary students in digital economy

Funding

Up to $7,000

Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Status

Accepting Applications

What Is This Program?

Get a wage subsidy to help cover the costs of a work term placement that provides post-secondary students with a position in the digital economy.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Wage subsidies for Canadian businesses hiring post-secondary students for work placements in the digital economy. Offers 50% of salary up to $5,000, or 70% up to $7,000 for underrepresented students per placement.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small, medium

Industries: digital economy, technology

Region: Canada

Other Criteria: Canadian businesses that offer student work placements, hiring post-secondary students

🏆 Detailed Application Guide

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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply: Click the APPLY button to start the WIL Digital application.
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🌐Application Portal: https://ictc-ctic.smapply.ca/prog/wil_digital/
📤Submission Method: online
📅Key Dates: 2025-03-01Applications Open
2026-03-31All Winter placements must conclude
🔄Intake Type: fixed-deadline

📄What Documents Are Required?

💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses: wage subsidies for hiring post-secondary students
📏Expense Caps: 50% of the student’s salary up to $5,000, or 70% up to $7,000 for underrepresented students
💳Payment Model: reimbursement

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required: Yes
📊Matching Ratio: 50%
🏦Eligible Matching Sources: cash
📚Stacking Rules: No stacking with other government funding mentioned
🛡️Proof of Matching Required: Documentation to prove matching funds not specified

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

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What's included

🛣️Step-by-step application roadmap
📋Complete document checklist
💰Eligible expenses breakdown
🤝Cost-share & matching details
📊Compliance & reporting guide
📄Official program documents
🖨️Print-friendly report

How Do I Apply?

wil_digital@ictc-ctic.ca

613-237-8551

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

This program is available to small, medium businesses in digital economy, technology industries located in Canada.

This program offers funding up to $7,000.

The application deadline is July 15, 2026.

What You'll Get

🛣️Step-by-step application roadmap
📋Complete document checklist
💰Eligible expenses breakdown
🤝Cost-share & matching details
📊Compliance & reporting guide
📄Official program documents
🖨️Print-friendly report

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