Work Integrated Learning Program (WIL Digital)
A national program to develop talent for the emerging ICT sectors, support businesses, and increase digital adoption in Canada.
What it is
WIL Digital stands for Work-Integrated Learning Digital -- ICTC's national program to develop talent for the emerging ICT sectors, support businesses, and increase digital adoption in Canada. Here are some key facts about WIL Digital:
- WIL Digital provides opportunities for students to work, learn on the job, and contribute to their employers.
- WIL Digital offers subsidies to employers who create work opportunities for students.
- WIL Digital creates industry-education partnerships and explores innovative work- integrated learning models.
- WIL Digital is funded by the Government of Canada's Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Why it matters
Canadian employers working in one of these emerging sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Intelligent Retail, or Big Data, Clean Tech, Connected transportation, Entertainment and Gaming, e-Health and providing a paid work integrated learning (WIL) experience to a post-secondary student studying full-time in science, technology, engineering, math or business in Canada are eligible to apply to receive a subsidy up to 70% of wages (capped at either $7000 or at the end of 4 months).
Who is eligible
| Citizenship and residency status: | Canadian Citizen |
| Refugee | |
| Permanent Resident | |
| Currently enrolled in: | Post Secondary Education |
