Youth Internship – Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP)

Comments on Funding:

For not-for-profit organizations: funding is up to 90% ($35,000 per year) of the eligible costs for salary and employee benefit expenses in a full-time position for the internship period.
For SMEs: funding is up to 50% ($35,000) of the eligible costs for salary, employee benefit expenses, and professional and business skills development and associated travel costs for a period of 12 months in a full-time position.

Ongoing

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

Eligible applicants must:

be not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario, such as community economic development, Aboriginal and Francophone organizations, industry and business associations, networks, or alliances.
be municipalities; municipal organizations; and First Nations in Northern Ontario.
be businesses in Northern Ontario: including an individual operating a business, partnerships, social enterprises, incorporated companies, corporations or co-operatives, or an Indigenous organization such as Indigenous/First Nation/Métis Settlement owned businesses, and all other types of enterprises.
engage in a project with benefits that accrue to Northern Ontario and the organization and the employee must both be located in Northern Ontario.

Young people eligible must:

Be unemployed or underemployed youth (persons aged 30 and under);
Have graduated within the last three years with a degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution;
Be legally entitled to work in Canada;
Have not previously participated as a youth intern in FedNor’s NODP or in any other federal or provincial internship program with pay for a period of six months or more;
Not be related to the directors, officers or managers of the organization;
Work on projects related to innovation, digital economy or trade (applicable only to private-sector internships);

Participation of youth from employment equity groups is encouraged (Aboriginal, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and women).

Applications Steps:

Before completing an application, applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposal with a FedNor officer serving their area.

Submit an Application for Financial Assistance providing key contact and project information.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must:

Submit an Application for Financial Assistance providing key contact and project information;
Provide a copy of the latest audited financial statements;
Provide proof of registration or incorporation (first-time applicants);
Complete the Applicant Declaration on Lobbying;
Submit a Youth Internship Work Plan and mentoring/supervisory arrangement;
Identify demonstrated networking opportunities for the intern;
Submit a post-internship retention plan;
Provide an endorsement by an appropriate or regulatory body, including union concurrence, where applicable;
Demonstrate a fair and transparent recruitment, interview and hiring process.

Program Contact:

Youth Internship Guidelines for Applicants

Youth Internship – Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) – FedNor (2022)