Career launcher — ImpAct Internships
At a glance
- Max. $10,000
- 100% of project cost
- Open Date : November 23, 2023
- All industries
- Colleges and Institutes Canada
Overview
Eligibility criteria
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
Eligible employers for this grant must be Canadian companies or subsidiaries in the following categories:
- Post-secondary education institution
- Indigenous organization or association
- Small- or medium-sized enterprise (SME), less than 500 employees
- Large corporation, more than 500 employees
- Non-government organization (NGO)
- Not-for-profit organization
- Municipal or local government
- Provincial or territorial government, institution, agency or Crown corporation
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)
Eligible projects & activities
Eligible interns for the ImpAct Internships grant must:
- Be between the ages of 15-30 at the start of the internship
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a protected person as defined
- Legally allowed to work according to relevant regulations
- Be available to participate in a full-time capacity for 3 to 6 months
- Not have been employees of the hiring employer prior to the internship
Evaluation & selection criteria
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
How to apply
- 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
ImpAct Internships Grant Summary
This grant program aims to support Canadian employers in creating impactful work opportunities that contribute to Canada's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda by hiring youth disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Employers can receive up to $10,000 towards the salary expenses of interns who work on meaningful SDG-aligned initiatives.
ImpAct Internships Grant Detailed Overview
The ImpAct Internships program provides funding of up to $10,000 to support employers in hiring interns who will work on projects aligned with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Employers are encouraged to create employment opportunities for youth groups that have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as women, youth who have not completed high school, and those not in education, employment, or training for at least 6 months.
Employers must demonstrate their commitment to responding to three or more Canadian SDG ambitions identified in the 2030 National Strategy and helping youth transition into the labor force. Eligible employers include post-secondary education institutions, indigenous organizations, small- or medium-sized enterprises, large corporations, NGOs, not-for-profit organizations, governments, and more.
The eligible internships should last between 3 to 6 months, be full-time (a minimum of 30 hours per week), and explicitly advance SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) along with three other SDGs. Interns are required to be between the ages of 15-30, Canadian citizens or permanent residents, legally allowed to work, and available for a full-time internship. They should not have been employees of the hiring employer before the start of their internship.
The program supports activities that promote sustainability, such as organizing food drives, educating others on healthy practices, implementing conservation campaigns, developing business plans for sustainable products and services, and more. Employers will go through an application selection process, and once approved, they can receive funding to cover the intern's salary expenses. The program aims to provide valuable work experience to youth while advancing Canada's SDG agenda.
