Federal government invests in youth and job creation in STEM-related fields
by CM Staff
Through the program, four companies—BioTalent Canada, Clean Foundation, Colleges and Institutes Canada, and ECO Canada—have been chosen to place post-secondary graduates in internship positions.
OTTAWA — On Jul. 25, Greg Fergus, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and to the President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, was joined by scientific and engineering employer BioTalent Canada to announce the launch of 581 scientific research jobs for young Canadian post-secondary graduates, now open for applications through the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program.
Through the program, four companies—BioTalent Canada, Clean Foundation, Colleges and Institutes Canada, and ECO Canada—have been chosen to place post-secondary graduates in internship positions in environmental science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) across Canada for 2023–25. In partnering with the Government of Canada, they will match 581 young graduates with employers, providing the graduates with experience and an opportunity to actively work in their area of specialized knowledge, while hiring organizations will benefit from their new energy, ideas, and approaches.
Up to $25,000 in Science Horizons Youth Internship Program funding is available to employers for wage subsidies and up to $5,000 in funding for supporting services, such as skills development and training for each intern they hire. Interns will gain experience working in the environmental and clean technology sectors for 6 to 12 months. Both the employer and intern must meet eligibility requirements to receive the wage subsidy.
Youth aged 15–30 who have graduated from a post-secondary institution are eligible to become interns under this program, especially those who may be facing complex employment barriers. Interested graduates are invited to visit the website to find more information on the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program, as well as on how to apply to become an intern with one of the four delivery organizations.
“Young people just beginning their careers in science and technology, engineering and mathematics bring a whole new perspective to problem-solving and innovation into a workplace. These graduates are keen to contribute to the solutions that will bring about change for our environment—change that is badly needed to stop the impact of global warming. By supporting this internship program for our future scientists, we are creating new pathways to a healthier planet and a strong economy,” said Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
