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

Eligibility criteria

The Green Jobs Internship program provides employment opportunities for youth aged 15 to 30 in the natural resources sector. The program offers wage subsidies to Canadian employers in sectors like energy, forestry, mining, and earth sciences to hire young talent for growth and innovation.

Employment opportunities are available for Canadian youth aged 15 to 30.
Employers in relevant sectors, such as energy, forestry, mining, and earth sciences, are eligible.
Wage subsidies are provided to employers to hire young talent for growth and innovation.

Who is eligible

Eligible companies for the Green Jobs Internship Program grant must be Canadian employers in the natural resources sector, including energy, forestry, mining, and earth sciences. They should be looking to hire youth ages 15 to 30 with the support of wage subsidies provided by Clean Foundation.

Canadian employers in the natural resources sector
Energy companies
Forestry organizations
Mining companies
Earth sciences firms

Eligible expenses

Talent recruitment and hiring costs related to interns
Intern salaries, training, and development expenses
Administrative expenses directly related to the internship program

Eligible projects & activities

There are eligible projects and activities for the Green Jobs Internship Program grant:

Funding supports employment opportunities for youth ages 15 to 30 in the natural resources sector.
Wage subsidies help Canadian employers in sectors like energy, forestry, mining, and earth sciences hire talent.

Evaluation & selection 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

How to apply

Review the eligibility criteria for the Green Jobs Internship program
Prepare the necessary documents and information for the application
Complete the online application form with accurate details
Submit the application within the specified deadline

Documents and links

Clean Foundation — Green Jobs

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Green Jobs Internship Program Overview

Green Jobs Internship Program: Empowering Youth in the Natural Resources Sector

The Green Jobs Internship program, funded by Natural Resource Canada, offers employment opportunities to young Canadians aged 15 to 30 in the natural resources industry. With wage subsidies provided by Clean Foundation, employers in sectors like energy, forestry, mining, and earth sciences can hire and nurture talent to foster growth and innovation.

The program offers valuable support, subsidizing up to 75% of an intern's salary, cultivating quality employment opportunities and fostering diversity in the workforce. Clean Foundation's commitment to youth empowerment and environmental sustainability shines through the success stories of interns and employers engaged in this transformative program.

The Green Jobs Internship program has funded $6.9 million in wage subsidies, creating 374 quality employment opportunities within the natural resources sector. Notably, 30% of interns come from Indigenous or remote communities, while 76% hail from underrepresented groups, reflecting the program's commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

Testimonials from program participants like Leora Berman, Terri Macdonald, and Tamsyn Puiras underscore the immense impact of the program on individuals and organizations. From providing invaluable learning experiences to bridging gaps in the sector, the Green Jobs Internship program stands as a beacon of hope for youth seeking a career in environmental stewardship.