Worth itWage subsidyOpen
Digital Skills for Youth (DS4Y)
ISED via delivery organizations · Federal
In plain language
Up to ~$25,500 wage subsidy for hiring an underemployed post-secondary grad (age 15–30) into a digital-skills role at a small business (<500 employees) or nonprofit. Most NL-eligible delivery orgs are national (BioTalent Canada for life sciences, ECO Canada for environment, Innovate BC for tech) — pick the one matching your sector. Intern must be a recent grad, not currently in school. Light paperwork; the delivery partner carries the admin.
Realistic range
$15,000 – $25,500
Avg award
$22,500
Max advertised
$25,500
Cost share
20%
Accessibility
4 / 5
Effort
2 / 5
Deadline
Continuous intake
Repayable?
No
Who qualifies
Entity types
Nonprofit, Incorporated
Sectors
Technology, Community Services, Media, Other
Regions
NL Wide
Demographics prioritized
Youth, Indigenous, Black, Disability, Newcomer, 2slgbtq, Women
What you'll have to report
Employer signs off on intern training milestones; final report including intern skill gains and employment outcome.