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  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
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  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_single|grantors
  • Clean Foundation
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grant_card_status|open

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Get up to $24,000 per intern hired in roles in the natural resources sectors, including energy, forestry, mining, and earth sciences who self identifies as a woman or racialized youth, or up to $30,000 per intern hired who self identifies as Indigenous, y

grant_single_labels|projects

This grant is available to companies throughout Canada, focusing on specific groups of youth to ensure wide participation in the natural resources sector. While the context highlights particular groups like Indigenous youth or those living in northern or remote communities, it does not specify geographical limitations for companies themselves.
  • Companies across all provinces and territories in Canada.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$30,000

Employing an Indigenous intern for geological surveying in remote communities

$24,000

Hiring a female environmental scientist intern for forest sustainability research

$18,000

Hiring a racialized youth intern for environmental policy development in energy sector

$30,000

Employing an Indigenous youth intern for environmental impact assessments in mining

$18,000

Hiring a racialized youth intern for renewable energy project management

$18,000

Employing a woman intern as a GIS specialist for land use planning analysis

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Eligibility for wage subsidies under the Green Jobs Internship Program is specific to certain groups and requirements.
  • Youth must be aged between 15 to 30.
  • Eligible employers must operate within the natural resources sector, such as energy, forestry, mining, or earth sciences.
  • Interns must fit within the specified demographic groups for subsidy: Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities, youth in northern or remote communities, women, and racialized youth.
  • The employer must have the capacity to hire and provide meaningful employment to the intern for the duration of the program.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Youth aged 15 to 30 who can work legally in Canada and are interested in gaining experience in the natural resources sector are eligible to apply for the Green Jobs Internship program. The program specifically targets Indigenous youth, youth living with disabilities, and youth from racialized groups or living in northern or remote communities.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The Green Jobs Internship Program is focused on placing young Canadians in meaningful employment opportunities within the natural resources sector. Eligible activities for this grant include roles that advance the growth and innovation within sectors such as energy, forestry, mining, and earth sciences.
  • Internships in the energy sector focusing on renewable and sustainable energy projects.
  • Roles in the forestry sector aimed at sustainable forest management and conservation.
  • Employment opportunities in the mining sector with a focus on sustainable practices and technologies.
  • Internship positions in the earth sciences that support research and innovation in geology and climate resilience.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

The grant subsidizes a portion of the intern's salary costs.
  • Up to 75% of an intern’s salary for Indigenous youth, youth living with a disability, youth living in a northern or remote community, up to a maximum of $30,000.
  • Up to 75% of an intern’s salary for women and racialized youth, up to a maximum of $24,000.

grant_single_labels|criteria

The Green Jobs Internship program has evaluation and selection criteria that help determine the eligibility of applicants for the grant:
  • Applicants must be youth aged 15 to 30
  • Preference is given to Indigenous youth, youth living with a disability, youth in northern or remote communities, women, and racialized youth
  • The proposed internship must be in the natural resources sector
  • Employers must be in relevant sectors such as energy, forestry, mining, or earth sciences

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Employer application
  • Employers apply to participate in the Green Jobs Internship program.
  • Applications are currently closed.
  • Step 2: Employer receives approval
  • If the application is accepted, the employer receives confirmation and details on subsidy amounts and requirements.
  • Step 3: Post internship opportunities
  • Approved employers can post their internship opportunities on the national job board.
  • Step 4: Youth apply for internships
  • Youth aged 15 to 30 apply for the posted internships through the national job board.
  • Step 5: Selection and hiring
  • Employers review applications, conduct interviews, and hire suitable candidates.
  • Step 6: Internship commencement
  • The internship commences, with wage subsidies provided by Clean Foundation according to the agreed terms.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

Here is additional relevant information for the Green Jobs Internship program:
  • The program has funded $6.9 million in wage subsidies and incentives.
  • A total of 374 quality employment opportunities have been supported through the program.
  • 30% of interns identified as Indigenous or as youth living in a northern or remote community.
  • 76% of interns came from an underrepresented group indicating strong inclusivity efforts.
  • Feedback from past participants and affiliated organizations emphasizes the program's value and impact on sector capacity and youth career development.

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