About the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program

For more than 20 years, the Science Horizons Youth Internship program has helped organizations hire university, college and polytechnic graduates for internships in the environmental science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

The Science Horizons Youth Internship program provides the following funding to eligible employers:

  • wage subsidies up to $25,000
  • funding up to $5,000 for wrap-around services such as:
    • skills development
    • certifications and training
    • job accessibility, equipment and supports
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The Science Horizons Youth Internship program is delivered by the following independent, third-party organizations (delivery agents):

Internship opportunities lasting 6 to 12 months provide youth hands-on experience working on environmental projects.

Objectives

In 2020-2021, the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program helped over 900 young graduates across Canada obtain practical work experience in Canada’s green economy.

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Should you have any questions about the program, contact us at: science.horiz@ec.gc.ca.

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