JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program
Canada
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous graduates
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
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- Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)
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Get up to $45,000 to cover 100% of the wages when you hire a recent Indigenous post-secondary graduate for a maximum of 2 years.
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There are eligible projects and activities for this grant.
- Hosting an Indigenous intern through the Indigenous Internship Program
- Providing job placements for recent Indigenous post-secondary graduates
- Offering on-the-job experience, skills development, and career opportunities
- Supporting Indigenous economic and workforce development initiatives
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$45,000
Winnipeg
Engage an Indigenous graduate for a community outreach role.
$45,000
Vancouver
Hire an Indigenous Marketing Intern to develop a digital strategy.
$45,000
Toronto
Offer a job placement for an Indigenous IT support specialist.
$45,000
Montreal
Incorporate an Indigenous finance assistant into our team.
$45,000
Calgary
Provide an Indigenous post-secondary graduate a real estate internship.
$45,000
Ottawa
Recruit an Indigenous graduate as a graphic design intern.
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The Indigenous Internship Program (IIP) requires eligible Indigenous applicants to hold a post-secondary degree or diploma, preferably a university degree, completed within the last 3 years and be currently unemployed or underemployed, with legal eligibility to work in Canada.
- Indigenous applicants must hold a post-secondary degree or diploma
- Preference is given to those with a university degree
- Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institute within the last 3 years
- Indigenous applicant is currently unemployed or underemployed
- Applicant must be legally eligible to work in Canada
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Host organizations eligible for the Indigenous Internship Program include:
- Provincial and Federal government departments and agencies
- Crown Corporations
- Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs)
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous communities and organizations
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There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses include:
- Subsidizing wages for the intern
- Training and development costs for the intern
- Work-related expenses for the intern
- Administrative costs related to hosting the intern
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Evaluation and selection criteria for the Indigenous Internship Program (IIP) include:
- Demonstrated interest in hosting an intern
- Clear orientation and work plan for the intern
- Potential knowledge and skill outcomes for the intern
- Relevance to the organization's objectives
- Preference for applicants with post-secondary degrees
- Graduation within the last 3 years
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
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- Step 1: Potential host organizations should submit the following to JEDI:
- A letter describing the organization’s interest in hosting an intern
- An orientation plan for the intern
- A work plan, including anticipated knowledge and skill outcomes for the intern
- Step 2: Potential interns must submit:
- An up-to-date resume detailing their skills and work experience
- A cover letter explaining their interest in the program
- Step 3: Submit all applications to JEDI’s Provincial Indigenous Employment Coordinator, Nisa Kennedy at: Nisa.Kennedy@jedinb.ca
Apply to this program