United Nations Association (UNA) in Canada – Canada Green Corps (2021)
Description:
Canada Green Corps is an innovative youth employment programme designed to launch the careers of talented, yet un- or underemployed, Canadian youth.
Programme objectives are:
- to assist Canadian youth in developing future skills and building diverse professional networks, through six-month Work-Integrated Learning internships with employer partners across the country that will enable them to find meaningful and long-term employment.
- to accelerate Canada’s transition to a green economy by connecting a growing network of Green Corps Interns and Employer Partners together to share sustainability best practices.
- to contribute to Canada’s commitments on climate and environment as per the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Comments on Funding:
Funding will take the form of a wage subsidy.
Eligibility:
Applicant/Employers must be:
Green Corps interns must:
Applications Steps:
1
Green Corps interns must apply online at United Nations Association in Canada.
Other Things to Note:
Funded through Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canada Green Corps strategically fulfills government commitments to provide new employment opportunities for youth and showcase national leadership on climate action.
When It Ends:
Ongoing
Deadline:
Rolling deadline