How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $45000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program?

JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program is funded by Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)

JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program

Q: What are JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program's eligibility criterias?

Organizations must be provincial or federal government departments and agencies, Crown Corporations, Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs), not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous communities and organizations, or JEDI's industry partners.

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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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The Indigenous Internship Program (IIP) facilitates job placements for recent Indigenous post-secondary graduates to help them gain work experience and skills in their field of study. Businesses and organizations interested in hosting interns can apply to participate in this program.

Submit a letter expressing interest in hosting an intern.
Provide an orientation plan for the intern.
Submit a work plan detailing anticipated knowledge and skill outcomes for the intern.

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$ 45,000

Hire an Indigenous Marketing Intern to develop a digital strategy

$ 45,000

Provide an Indigenous post-secondary graduate a real estate internship

$ 45,000

Engage an Indigenous graduate for a community outreach role

$ 45,000

Offer a job placement for an Indigenous IT support specialist

$ 45,000

Recruit an Indigenous graduate as a graphic design intern

$ 45,000

Incorporate an Indigenous finance assistant into our team

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Organizations eligible to host an intern for the Indigenous Internship Program must meet specific criteria.

Provincial and Federal government departments and agencies.
Crown Corporations.
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs).
Not-for-profit organizations.
Indigenous communities and organizations.
JEDI's industry partners.

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Provincial and Federal government departments and agenciesCrown CorporationsCommunity Business Development Corporations (CBDCs)Not-for-profit organizationsIndigenous communities and organizationsJEDI's industry partners

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This grant supports organizations in providing valuable internship experiences for recent Indigenous post-secondary graduates. The eligible activities focus on planning, hosting, and managing interns to facilitate their transition into full-time employment.

Development and submission of a letter expressing interest in hosting an intern.
Creation of an orientation plan tailored for the intern's integration into the host organization.
Formulation of a detailed work plan outlining the intended knowledge and skill outcomes for the intern.

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This grant's geographical eligibility information is not explicitly detailed in the provided context. As such, the specific eligible regions for companies applying remain unspecified.

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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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Here are the steps to submit an application for the Indigenous Internship Program (IIP):

Step 1: Prepare Host Organization Documents
- Write a letter describing your organization’s interest in hosting an intern.
- Draft an orientation plan for the intern.
- Develop a work plan, detailing anticipated knowledge and skill outcomes for the intern.
Step 2: Identify and Include Potential Intern
- If you've identified a potential Indigenous post-secondary graduate, include their name and resume in your application.
- Prospective interns should also prepare an up-to-date resume and a cover letter explaining their interest in the program.
- If no specific employer is involved, potential interns should list possible employers they are interested in working with.
Step 3: Application Submission
- Submit the application to JEDI’s Provincial Indigenous Employment Coordinator, Nisa Kennedy via email at: Nisa.Kennedy@jedinb.ca.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Funds for the program are limited, making timely application submission crucial as they are reviewed on a first come, first served basis.
Not all employer applications will be approved, indicating a competitive selection process.
JEDI oversees the IIP with input from the IIP Working Group, highlighting the collaborative nature of the program management.
The IIP Working Group and JEDI meet at least twice annually to monitor the program and provide insights, showcasing ongoing oversight.
Applicants should be proactive in identifying potential matches between graduates and host organizations to enhance their application.