Are you a Cowichan-based business or organization seeking to expand your team with fresh talent while contributing to Canada’s green economy? The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program offers an exceptional opportunity to do just that.
What is the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program?
Funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program provides wage subsidies to eligible employers across Canada to hire recent post-secondary graduates for full-time internships lasting 6 to 12 months in the environmental science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) sectors.
Benefits for Employers
- Wage Subsidy: Receive up to 80% of an intern’s salary, to a maximum of $25,000.
- Additional Funding: Access up to $5,000 for training, skills development, and wrap-around services.
- Talent Acquisition: Hire motivated graduates eager to contribute to environmental solutions.
- Business Growth: Enhance your organization’s capacity to innovate and expand in the green economy.
Eligibility Criteria
Employers must provide a new, full-time, permanent position related to environmental STEM, and be one of:
- Canadian-owned or a Canadian subsidiary.
- Municipal, provincial, or territorial government departments.
- Indigenous organizations.
- Providing a new, full-time, permanent position related to environmental STEM
Interns must:
- Be aged 15 to 30 at the start of the internship.
- Be post-secondary graduates.
- Hold Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or have been granted refugee status in Canada.
- Not be in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits during the internship.
- Not be currently enrolled in school.
- Priority is given to youth with barriers, including Indigenous youth, racialized youth (visible minority), youth with disabilities, official language minority, Northern/Rural/ Remote youth, 2SLGBTQI+ youth, and women.
How to Apply
Applications are currently open. To learn more and apply:
- Employers: Apply Here
- Participants: Apply Here
For additional information, visit the Government of Canada’s official page.
By participating in the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program, Cowichan businesses and organizations can play a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future while benefiting from the enthusiasm and skills of young professionals.
