[Sust-mar] OPPORTUNITIES FOR ABORIGINAL YOUTH TO GAIN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

[ACIC - Carolyn Whiteway]

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ABORIGINAL YOUTH TO GAIN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) is now accepting
applications for the International Aboriginal Youth Internship Initiative
(IAYI). First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth are invited to apply to
internship opportunities hosted with ACIC member organizations in Atlantic
Canada and Southern partners in Peru, Chile and Bhutan.

 

Internships are six months in duration (January-July 2012), with four months
spent at hosting partner organizations in Peru, Chile and Bhutan. Interns
work in Canada for the other two months with an ACIC member organization
both prior to their departure overseas and upon their return. 

 

A living allowance is provided, as well as funding to cover a variety of
costs related to the internship, including: international travel; medical
insurance and visas; cultural awareness training; language training if
necessary; and job search support. 

 

The IAYI is aims to increase the awareness, engagement and participation of
Aboriginal youth in international development, while providing them with
opportunities to expand their skills for employment. Funding for the
initiative is provided through the Canadian International Development
Agency.

 

To be considered for this position, applicants must: 

·         Be between the ages of 18 and 35

·         Have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)

·         Have not yet graduated from post-secondary studies

·         Be a Canadian or permanent resident of Canada

·         Be of Aboriginal affiliation

 

For a full listing of available internships and how to apply, please visit
ACIC’s website www.acic-caci.org .

Application deadline: OCTOBER 23, 2011 (or until all positions are filled) 

 

 

Carolyn Whiteway 
Program Manager
Atlantic Council for International Cooperation | Conseil atlantique pour la
coopération internationale

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