Digital Skills for Youth Program

📋 Eligible Entities - Private sector businesses (for-profit companies) - Non-profit organizations - Social enterprises - Employers with a valid Canadian business number (BN) - Businesses in good standing with tax authorities - Organizations operating in Canada ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Size: Up to $30,000 per participant - Type: Non-repayable subsidy (grant, not a loan) - Coverage: Wages and associated training costs for hired youth - Matching Requirements: None specified; this is a full subsidy program - Per-Participant Basis: Funding is allocated per eligible youth hired ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Wages: Direct salary/hourly wages for the hired post-secondary graduate - Training Costs: Digital skills training programs and courses - Soft Skills Development: Workplace communication, teamwork, and professional conduct training - Associated Training Expenses: Materials, instruction fees, and learning resources directly tied to skills development ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility Criteria for Youth: Must be 15 to 30 years old and a recent post-secondary graduate - Skills Requirement: Employer must provide documented digital and soft-skills training experiences - Workplace Preparation: Training must demonstrably prepare the intern for permanent employment - Employment Duration: Minimum employment period typically required (verify with program administrator) - Reporting: Employers must track and report on training activities and outcomes - Compliance: Adherence to employment standards and wage laws mandatory - Documentation: Maintain records of training programs, hours, and competencies gained