JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program
Canada
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous graduates
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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- grant_single|openingDateMay 11, 2021
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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.
