{"id":4317,"date":"2026-02-08T18:57:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T18:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4317"},"modified":"2026-02-09T04:17:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T04:17:12","slug":"ictc-digital-youth-ambassadors-program-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4317","title":{"rendered":"ICTC Digital Youth Ambassadors Program 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-171719\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: Unspecified<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the ICTC Digital Youth Ambassadors Program 2026. Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is looking for 13 young leaders from across Canada to\u202fserve as\u202fDigital Youth Ambassadors and help shape how their research and programs support young people\u202fentering today\u2019s digital job market.<\/p>\n<p>ICTC is a national non-profit with the mission of strengthening Canada\u2019s digital advantage in the global economy. Their work is committed to ensuring that Canada\u2019s diverse workforce is skilled and ready for future opportunities. With shifting international trade policy and the emergence of advanced technologies transforming the digital workforce, such as AI, there\u2019s ever-growing pressure on Canadian workers to adapt, especially young Canadians.<\/p>\n<p>The Digital Youth Ambassadors will represent the insights of their generation, communities, and experiences from across the country. Over 12 months, they\u2019ll provide insights that will inform how ICTC can continue innovating their programs to meet the needs of young people across Canada and the organizations hiring them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Six (6) virtual meetings with ICTC staff over 12 months to provide input on their program design, materials, and supports \u2013 and how they meet the needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds across the country.<\/li>\n<li>All-expenses-paid trip to Ottawa for your first meeting, and an event\u202fwhere you\u2019ll network with employers, engage with government stakeholders, and meet with decision-makers to help shape the future of Canada\u2019s youth agenda.<\/li>\n<li>A monetary honorarium\u202fto recognize your contributions and time during meetings.<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive invitations\u202fto ICTC\u2019s suite of nationwide events that bring together diverse networks to discuss\u202femerging and advanced technologies.<\/li>\n<li>A chance to\u202fbecome a leading voice on behalf of the next generation of Canadian leaders,\u202fshaping\u202fa more\u202fequitable\u202fand prosperous digital economy for Canada\u2019s youth, and influencing policies and programs that drive inclusive growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You must be 18-29 years old, living in Canada, and either 3+ years into your post-secondary studies or have graduated within the last 5 years from an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution.<\/li>\n<li>You must be willing and able to commit to serving as a Digital Youth Ambassador for a twelve-month term.<\/li>\n<li>Current part or full-time federal government employees are ineligible to serve as Ambassadors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/260194600000035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ictc-ctic.ca\/news-and-events\/news-articles\/ICTC-Digital-Youth-Ambassadors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ICTC Digital Youth Ambassadors Program<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: Unspecified Applications are open for the ICTC Digital Youth Ambassadors Program 2026. 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