Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship
NS, Canada
Subsidized intern to help combat climate change
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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- Clean Foundation
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Hire an intern for a positions that help combat climate changes and receive a subsidy of up to 50% of their salary, maximum $25 000 or 80% for youth from employment equity groups.
grant_single_labels|projects
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$8,500
Vancouver
Hire an intern to develop a recycling initiative in Vancouver.
$18,400
Ottawa
Hire a youth intern to develop a carbon footprint reduction plan in Ottawa.
$10,300
Toronto
Employ an intern for renewable energy educational outreach in Toronto.
$12,150
Calgary
Hire an intern to develop green building initiatives in Calgary.
$14,320
Montreal
Engage a youth intern for urban reforestation projects in Montreal.
$7,500
Halifax
Hire an intern for climate change education workshops in Halifax.
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility criteria for the Science Horizons Internship Program grant include:
- Legal entities incorporated or registered in Canada, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous organizations and groups
- Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments, and their departments
- Public health, educational, and cultural organizations
- Individuals
- Contribution of at least 20% of the total cost of each internship
- Creation of a position with an environmental focus for a new individual
- Host an internship between 6-11 months
- Located anywhere in Canada
- Supervise and mentor an intern utilizing a formal training plan
- Established payroll system
- Receive payments by direct deposit
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
There are eligible types of companies for the Science Horizons Internship Program grant:
- Legal entities incorporated or registered in Canada, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous organizations and groups (including band councils, tribal councils, and self-government entities)
- Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments, and their departments, agencies, institutions, and Crown Corporations, where applicable
- Public health, educational (including post-secondary educational institutions), and cultural organizations
- Individuals
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Legal entities incorporated or registered in Canada, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations and groups, provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments, public health, educational, and cultural organizations, and individuals are all eligible for the grant.
- Nothing
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Yes, eligible expenses for the Science Horizons Internship Program include:
- Training
- Certifications
- Personal protective equipment
- Transportation
- Childcare/family care
- Remote work supports
- Adaptive technology
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria include:
- Eligibility of the employer and the intern
- Creation of a position with an environmental focus
- Ability to host an internship between 6-11 months
- Location in Canada
- Supervision and mentoring plan for the intern
- Established payroll system
- Capability to receive payments by direct deposit
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- Step 1: Register as a Science Horizons Employer
- Apply online by filling out an employer application.
- Provide information such as the gross salary for the position, length of internship, and a detailed job description.
- Step 2: Hire an intern
- Upon approval of your employer application, you will have 60 days to hire an eligible intern.
- Eligible interns must complete an intern registration application.
- Onboarding your intern
- Clean will create a contract outlining the responsibilities of participating in the program.
- You will need to provide a signed offer letter outlining the gross salary and employment conditions prior to the contract being signed.
- Program requirements
- Employer check-in halfway through the internship.
- Submit proof of your intern's salary monthly.
- Inform Clean immediately of any changes to the internship.
- Finalize and submit all required documents for the closing of the internship to receive the final subsidy payment.
Apply to this program
Science Horizons Internship Program
The Science Horizons Internship Program offers wage subsidies to employers to support young Canadians in gaining work experience in the clean economy. Employers can receive funding to cover up to 80% of an intern's salary, creating opportunities for skill development and access to job-ready individuals in environmentally focused positions.
Science Horizons Internship Program Details
The Science Horizons Internship Program, managed by Clean Foundation, aims to place young Canadians in roles within the clean economy. Employers who participate in the program receive wage subsidies to help cover intern salaries and training costs, providing valuable work experiences to youth while supporting the growth of the clean economy.
Employers eligible for the program include legal entities, Indigenous organizations, government entities, and public health or educational organizations. By hosting an internship between 6-11 months in duration with an environmental focus, employers can receive financial support and gain access to skilled individuals looking to contribute to the clean economy.
Upon approval as a Science Horizons employer, organizations can hire eligible interns who meet specific criteria, such as being between 15 and 30 years old, legally entitled to work in Canada, and not currently enrolled in school. Clean Foundation assists in the matching process by sending qualified candidates to employers for review.
Once an intern is onboarded, a formal training plan is established, and employers must provide a signed offer letter outlining salary and employment conditions. Employers will receive half of their total wage subsidy amount within 30 days of the contract being signed to support the internship program.
Throughout the internship, employers are required to participate in mandatory check-ins to provide feedback and ensure program success. Monthly proof of intern salary must be submitted, and any changes to the internship must be promptly communicated to Clean Foundation.
Upon completion of the internship, including the submission of final reports and proof of salary, employers will receive the final subsidy payment. The program aims to support organizations in building capacity, providing valuable training opportunities for youth, and contributing to the clean energy sector's growth.
Feedback from program participants highlights the program's organization, accessibility, and support provided by Clean Foundation. Employers interested in joining the Science Horizons Internship Program can apply online and become part of a network dedicated to fostering meaningful work experiences in the clean economy.
