| Frequently Asked Questions about the International Youth Internship Program |
1) What is the International Internship Program?
2) Who is eligible?
3) Are the internship positions paid?
4) How long are the internships?
5) Do I receive any training before beginning my internship?
6) How do I apply?
7) When is the next application deadline?
8) What kind of work will I do?
9) What are the expectations upon my return?
10) How can I book an intern to speak at my next meeting?
11) How is this program funded?
1) What is the International Internship Program?
The International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) is a great opportunity for people who are interested in gaining valuable overseas experience. It is funded Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
CCA's objectives for the internship program are to:
- Provide eligible youth with international experience, skills and knowledge that will prepare them for future employment.
- Increase employment opportunities by promoting awareness among Canadian organizations of the advantages of integrating young Canadian professionals into their structures and programs.
- Provide opportunities for Canadians to increase their awareness, deepen their understanding and engage in international development.
- Contribute to the advancement of CCA's mandate to enhance sustainable livelihoods and reduce rural and urban poverty.
2) Who is eligible?
To be eligible for the internship program, an intern must be:
- A Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- A post-secondary graduate-graduate of a degree or diploma program from a university, college, post-secondary school of technology, post-secondary institute or a CEGEP (collège d'enseignement général et professionnel)
- Out of school
- Able to live and work outside Canada for minimum of 6 months
Please note: This program is not funded by the Career Focus Program of the Youth Employment Strategy (YES). If you have already participated in the YES program you are still eligible for the CCA internship program.
3) Are the internship positions paid?
Each intern receives a monthly stipend to cover living expenses. In addition, CCA will cover the costs of domestic and international travel, health insurance, and visas.
4) How long are the internships?
Internships are between 6 and 12 months. After the first 6 months, interns can apply for an extension of either 3 or 6 months.
5) Do I receive any training before beginning my internship?
Interns will be in contacted by the previous years intern as well as the CCA Region Project Officers to help answer any questions prior to departure. They will also spend one week in Ottawa where they will receive cross-cultural training as well as an in-depth CCA orientation before leaving for their international placements.
6) How do I apply?
Send a cover letter that explains which CCA internship you are applying for and why, your résumé and a completed CCA application form to internships@coopscanada.coop with the title of the internship you are applying for in the subject line.
Take a look at our application page for details.
7) When is the next application deadline?
We are recruting for eight positions, deadline for application: May 24, 2013
Visit our application page for details.
8) What kind of work will I do?
CCA will post positions and job descriptions as soon as they are approved. We are currently recruiting fro eight positions, deadline for application: May 24, 2013
Interns have held a range of positions including: Credit Union Development Officer, Gender Program Officer, Micro Enterprise Development Officer, Peace and Conflict Assessment Officer, HIV/AIDS Officer, Research and Systems Development Officer, Communications Officer, Value-Addition Officer, Assistant Community Support Officer, Assistant Administration Officer, and Assistant Community Support Officer.
Postings can be found on our application page as they become available.
9) What are the expectations upon my return?
Interns must be prepared to pursue employment upon their return to Canada.
Interns are also required to provide volunteer time for public engagement activities following their return.
10) How can I book an intern to speak at my next meeting?
To book an intern to speak at your next meeting, please contact the development education co-ordinator nearest to you.
11) How is this program funded?
The CCA International Internship Program (IYIP) is funded and supported by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
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