ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital
Highlights
This program is designed for you because it offers substantial financial support to hire post-secondary students, helping you grow your business. By participating, you can receive a wage subsidy of 50% up to $5,000, or 70% up to $7,000 for hiring underrepresented students. This funding can significantly reduce your payroll expenses, allowing you to allocate resources to other critical areas of your business.
What You Get:
- Financial assistance for hiring students
- Subsidies that cover a significant portion of wages
- Support for integrating students into your workforce
Benefits:
- Cost savings on salaries
- Access to fresh talent with new ideas and skills
- Enhanced business growth through additional workforce
Applying is straightforward, and the eligibility criteria are clear. Once approved, you will receive an email notification to complete your application. This program is an excellent opportunity to expand your team while managing costs effectively.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Wage Subsidy
Subsidy Amount:
- 50% of the student’s salary, up to $5,000.
- 70% of the student’s salary, up to $7,000 for underrepresented students.
Eligible Expenses:
- Salaries for post-secondary students hired under the program.
Use of Funds:
- Funds can be used exclusively for paying the salaries of eligible post-secondary students.
- Funds cannot be used for other business expenses or non-salary-related costs.
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with applying for or receiving this wage subsidy.
Qualifications
- Must be a Canadian business.
- Must offer student work placements within the Digital Economy.
- Must hire post-secondary students.
- Applications must be created in the application portal prior to the student’s start date.
- Must complete the Eligibility Criteria prescreen for each intended application.
Must meet the "net new" requirement.
Disqualifications:
- Post-secondary institutions are not eligible as employers.
Description
This program offers financial help to hire post-secondary students. You can get a wage subsidy of 50% up to $5,000. If you hire students from underrepresented groups, you can receive up to 70% or $7,000.
The money can be used to pay part of the student's salary, making it easier for you to bring in fresh talent. This helps your business grow while giving students valuable work experience.
This program is designed to support businesses in the digital economy. By participating, you can develop your workforce and contribute to the future of the industry.
Program Steps
Register on SurveyMonkey Apply:
- Go to the SurveyMonkey Apply website.
- Click on the "REGISTER" button to create an account if you do not have one.
Log In to Your Account:
- Use your credentials to log in to your SurveyMonkey Apply account.
Start Your Application:
- Click the "APPLY" button to begin your application for the program.
Complete the Eligibility Criteria Prescreen:
- Answer all questions in the eligibility criteria prescreen to ensure your application can proceed.
Prepare Necessary Documentation:
- Gather the following documents:
- Business registration details
- Financial statements
- Job descriptions for the student positions
- Proof of business operations within the Digital Economy
- Gather the following documents:
Fill Out the Application Form:
- Complete all sections of the application form with accurate information about your business and the student positions.
Upload Required Documents:
- Upload the prepared documentation to the application portal as specified.
Submit the Application:
- Review your application for accuracy.
- Submit the completed application through the SurveyMonkey Apply portal.
Wait for Notification:
- Your application may be waitlisted initially.
- You will receive an email notification once your application is released from the waitlist.
Follow Up:
- If needed, contact the WIL Digital team or your regional coordinator for any assistance or questions.
- Phone: 613-237-8551 (Application Assistance: Extension 159, General Questions & Partnerships: Extension 842)
- Email: [email protected]