New Programs and Initiatives

Federal Public Sector Internship Project

The Federal Public Sector Internship Project, a partnership between the Canadian YMCA and Career Edge, will provide 3,000 unemployed or underemployed youth with 12 months of work experience within Federal Departments, agencies and Crown Corporations. Hosted by Treasury Board Secretariat, this initiative will be co-delivered by both Career Edge and the YMCA. It will commence on October 1, 1997 in Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax, and in other communities in January 1998. The program ends on September 30, 2000.

1500 interns will be secondary and post-secondary graduates, and will be hired through the existing Career Edge program. Opportunities for these interns along with appropriate contact information will be posted on the Career Edge website.

Another 1500 interns, 15-30, who have not graduated from high school or are considered to be at risk will be hired through the YMCA employment centres. These interns will receive preparation, ongoing counselling and support throughout the duration of their internship. For more information on this component of the program contact 1-800-495-8775.

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