What does it offer an intern?
- A challenging work placement of at least 12 weeks.
- A personal mentor in your host organization.
- Two day training workshop on Co-op business model, goal setting, time management, leadership, teamwork, challenge and transition management, communication skills, conflict resolution, decision making process.
- New skills and knowledge.
- Provides “real world” experience.
- Experience you need to prepare for the future.
Why should you participate?
- Discover new and interesting career opportunities accessible to you.
- Develop professional skills that are critical in today’s job market and essential for making a difference in your community.
- Put knowledge into action and complement your academic studies with practical work experience.
- Build a valuable network of mentors, potential future employees and colleagues.
- Options
- Skill Development
- Experimental Learning
- Awareness and Education
- Network Development
Who is eligible?
- Youth between the ages of 15 and 30 years of age at the time of selection.
- Those who have completed postsecondary education and are having
difficulty finding jobs in their field of education. - Those who have been out of postsecondary education for three months and have actively been looking for employment.
- Those who are not collecting Unemployment Insurance.
- A Canadian citizen, or a permanent resident or protected person within the meaning of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
- Youth whose circumstances may challenge them in making a successful transition to the workplace.
