February 23, 2014 - Ottawa, ON - Transport Canada
Today is the sixth annual National Aviation Day in Canada.
To celebrate the occasion the Government of Canada is pleased to launch the call for applications for the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) – Transport Canada Civil Aviation Internship Program, and announce an exciting new aviation photo contest.
The internship program is a paid, two-month summer work term at Transport Canada headquarters in Ottawa. It is open to students interested in aviation, who are currently enrolled in grades 11 and 12, Secondary V or the first year of CEGEP.
To participate in the photo contest, send your aviation-themed photos to the email address on the Transport Canada National Aviation Day website. Entries will be added to the Transport Canada Flickr page. The winning photo (s) will be unveiled on social media and displayed at Transport Canada headquarters in Ottawa.
For more information on the eligibility requirements and the online application process for the Transport Canada Civil Aviation Student Internship Program and National Aviation Day, visit our website at www.tc.gc.ca/aviation-day.
Submit your aviation themed photos at www.tc.gc.ca/aviation-day/photo. Entries can be viewed at the Transport Canada Flickr page http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportcanada/sets
Ashley Kelahear
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Lisa Raitt
Minister of Transport, Ottawa
613-991-0700
Media Relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055
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