Digital Skills for Youth Program
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Overview
Get a subsidy of up to $24,000 to cover the wages and associated training costs when you hire a post-secondary graduate 15 to 30 years old. You must provide the intern with digital and soft-skills experiences that will prepare them for the workplace.
At a glance
| Categories | wage subsidy |
|---|---|
| Status | Not accepting applications |
| Region | ALL |
| Sectors | technology |
Eligibility and requirements
Money Maximum: $24,000 You Are a small-to-medium-size or not-for-profit business Are looking for interns to apply their digital skills Have the capacity to offer training and support Use this to Find internship opportunities Create employment opportunities for youth to build digital skills Offer experiences that will prepare youth to adapt to the major changes projected in the workplace
How it works
Start by reading the program guidelines to make sure you’re eligible. If you have any questions, contact the program office for more information. To indicate your interest, complete a Notice of Intent form and submit it to the program. Complete and submit the full proposal, including the application form, proposal and required appendices. Note: Internship opportunities are now available through multiple DS4Y Delivery organizations. Please select the link to an organization in your region for more information on application intake dates.
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
Digital Skills for Youth Program is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps technology teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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