My friends at ACIC recently posted this opportunity on their website and I repost it here for my readers and to pass it on to anyone who might be interested. I especially recommend that you check the link (near the bottom) showing the location of the international internships.
You might also want to check out the other work that ACIC does to promote the understanding of international development issues. https://www.acic-caci.org/
We are thrilled to announce that we are now receiving applications for Cohort 1, which runs from May to October, 2024. Applications are open from now until February 29th.
The International Youth Internship Program is a federally-funded program that offers youth the opportunity to gain valuable international work experience through internship placements with partner organizations in the Caribbean, the Asia-Pacific, Central America, and Africa. IYIP is a 5-month commitment that involves: 1 month of pre-departure training (3 weeks virtually, 1 week in person), a 4-month international internship placement with a local organization, and 3 days of post-internship debriefing. The program costs are covered (including airfare, transportation costs, visa and passport fees, health insurance, pre-departure and post-internship training etc.) and interns will receive a living stipend while abroad.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this program, you must be:
- 18-30 years old, at the start date of the internship
- A Canadian citizen or permanent residents
Please note that there are no educational or employment requirements to be eligible and successful in this program. We are looking for youth who are open-minded, curious and adaptable.
If you’d like to learn more about the IYIP Program, the application and selection process, and placement opportunities for Cohort 1, just us for an Information Session by registering below:
- February 15th, 2024 @ 11:30am AST/ 12pm NST
- February 20th, 2024 @ 12pm AST / 12:30pm NST
- February 21, 2024 @ 8pm AST / 8:30pm NST
To see the list of internship placement opportunities, click here.
Contact Information
Questions? Concerns? Unsure if this is the right program for you? We want to chat!
ACIC: Indigo Christ
Marine Institute: Mica McCurdy
