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JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program
Internships for recent Indigenous graduates
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : May 11, 2021
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
Maximum funding amount is not specified. The program supports internship placements for recent Indigenous post-secondary graduates so they can gain on-the-job experience and build skills toward full-time employment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : May 11, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hosting an internship placement for a recent Indigenous post-secondary graduate
- Providing on-the-job experience in the graduate’s field of study
- Supporting the graduate’s path toward full-time employment with the host organization
Documents Needed
- Letter describing the organization’s interest in hosting an intern
- Intern orientation plan
- Work plan with expected knowledge and skill outcomes
- Up-to-date resume and cover letter for the intern
- Graduate name and resume, or a list of potential employers if needed
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provincial and federal government departments and agencies
- Crown corporations
- Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs)
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous communities and organizations
- JEDI industry partners
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Processing and Agreement
- Employer applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Funding is limited, so not all applications will be approved.
- The program is coordinated by JEDI and overseen by the IIP Working Group.
Additional information
- The program is coordinated by JEDI and overseen by the IIP Working Group.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program Program
What is the JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program?
Maximum funding amount is not specified. The program supports internship placements for recent Indigenous post-secondary graduates so they can gain on-the-job experience and build skills toward full-time employment.
Who is eligible for the JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program program?
To be eligible for the JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program program, you must:
Eligible host organization type
Placement for a recent Indigenous graduate
What expenses are eligible under JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program?
Hosting an internship placement for a recent Indigenous post-secondary graduate
Providing on-the-job experience in the graduate’s field of study
Supporting the graduate’s path toward full-time employment with the host organization
Who can I contact for more information about the JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program?
You can contact Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) by email at Nisa.Kennedy@jedinb.ca or by phone at 1-506-444-5650.
Where is the JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program available?
The JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program?
JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program is funded by Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)