The International Youth Internship Program is a federally-funded program that offers youth the opportunity to gain valuable international work experience through internship placements with partner organizations in the Caribbean, the Asia-Pacific, Central America, and Africa. IYIP is a 5-month commitment that involves: 1 month of pre-departure training (3 weeks virtually, 1 week in person), a 4-month international internship placement with a local organization, and 3 days of post-internship debriefing. The program costs are covered (including airfare, transportation costs, visa and passport fees, health insurance, pre-departure and post-internship training etc.) and interns will receive a living stipend while abroad.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this program, you must be:
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18-30 years old, at the start date of the internship
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A Canadian citizen or permanent residents
Please note that there are no educational or employment requirements to be eligible and successful in this program. We are looking for youth who are open-minded, curious and adaptable.
If you’d like to learn more about the IYIP Program, the application and selection process, and placement opportunities for Cohort 1, just us for an Information Session by registering below:
To see the list of internship placement opportunities, click here.
Contact Information
Questions? Concerns? Unsure if this is the right program for you? We want to chat!
ACIC: Indigo Christ – indigo@acic-caci.org
Marine Institute: Mica McCurdy – mica.mccurdy@mi.mun.ca
