Minister Bibeau launches calls for proposals for international internship opportunities for young Canadians
News Release
November 7, 2016 - Sherbrooke, Quebec - Global Affairs Canada
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, today launched two youth-focused calls for proposals for international internship programs. The International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) and the International Aboriginal Youth Internships (IAYI) initiative will provide the leaders of today and tomorrow with valuable work experience abroad. These initiatives will engage Canadian youth on international development issues, such as women’s empowerment, economic growth, sustainable development and climate change.
Through these internship programs, the Government of Canada works with Canadian civil society organizations, such as universities, non-governmental organizations, colleges and private companies, in order to select potential interns to participate in international development projects.
Canadian and Aboriginal organizations with a minimum of two years of experience working in international development are invited to submit proposals to Global Affairs Canada.
The deadline to submit proposals for the IYIP is February 7, 2017. The deadline to submit proposals for the IAYI initiative is March 28, 2017.
Quotes
“These two initiatives will create unique opportunities for hundreds of young Canadians to live abroad and acquire skills while contributing to international development projects. I encourage all eligible Canadian organizations and Aboriginal groups to apply and give our youth the chance to represent Canada and have a significant impact abroad.”
- Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie
Quick facts
- The IYIP is open to Canadian post-secondary graduates between the ages of 19 and 30.
- The IAYI initiative is open to Aboriginal Canadians between the ages of 18 and 35.
- The two programs are expected to provide internship opportunities to a combined total of more than 1,500 Canadian youths between 2017 and 2022.
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Associated links
- Global Affairs Canada: Calls for proposals
- International Youth Internship Program
- International Aboriginal Youth Internships initiative
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Bernard Boutin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of International Development and La Francophonie
343-203-5977
bernard.boutin@international.gc.ca
Media Relations Office
Global Affairs Canada
343-203-7700
media@international.gc.ca
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