Career launcher — ImpAct Internships

The eligibility criteria for the ImpAct Internships grant are as follows:

• Employers must demonstrate their commitment to responding to three or more Canadian SDG ambitions and helping youth transition into the labor force.
• Employers must be Canadian companies or organizations in specific categories and have processes for supervising and mentoring interns.
• Eligible internships must be full-time, last between 3 to 6 months, and advance SDG 8 and three other SDGs.
• Eligible interns must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons aged between 15-30, and legally allowed to work.

Who is eligible?

The grant focuses on promoting internship opportunities within the Clean-Tech sector, aiming to advance industries involved in sustainable and environmental initiatives. Ideal candidates for the program are organizations actively engaged in or transitioning towards clean technology practices.

• Organizations involved in green manufacturing processes.
• Companies specializing in sustainable energy systems.
• Businesses within the environmental sector, focusing on clean technology.
• Firms committed to innovation in environmental sustainability.
• Enterprises supporting ecological development and infrastructure.

Who is not eligible

Eligible employers must be in specific categories to be eligible for this grant. Companies that do not fall into these categories are not eligible. Here are the ineligible types of companies:

• For-profit companies with less than 500 employees
• For-profit companies with more than 500 employees

Eligible expenses

Yes, eligible expenses for this grant include:

• Intern's salary up to $10,000
• Mandatory Employer Related Costs (MERCs)

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:

• Alignment with YESS objectives supporting the needs of youth, especially those facing barriers
• Creation of employment opportunities for youth disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, visible minority youth, youth with disabilities, and Indigenous youth
• Strength of the position and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Demonstration of commitment to three or more Canadian SDG ambitions
• Established process for supervising and mentoring interns

• Submit your application during the specified window
• Wait for the Career Launcher team to review all applications
• Receive notification of your application status approximately two weeks after the application closing
• If pre-approved, complete the remaining application process within six weeks
• Eligible internships will be selected based on alignment with YESS objectives, support for youth facing barriers, and strength of position and alignment with SDGs
• Demonstrate commitment to SDGs and youth transition into the labour force as an eligible employer
• Ensure internships are between 3 to 6 months in duration, full-time and advance SDG 8 and three other SDGs
• Verify eligibility of interns based on age, citizenship status, work authorization, and availability
• Follow and engage with the Career Launcher program on social media for updates

Here are additional relevant details for this grant application:

• Current availability indicates that Natural Resources internships are full, and applications submitted will be added to a waitlist.
• There is an opportunity for applicants to consider Clean-Tech internships, which include areas like green manufacturing and sustainable energy systems.