econext is seeking expressions of interest from companies in the clean, green, and blue sectors interested in hosting internships as part of an experiential learning project. The internships must:
- Be three months/90 days in duration
- Provide meaningful full-time work and experience (at least 35 hrs/week)
- Be completed by March 31, 2025.
Expectations of Internship Hosts
Funding of up to $10,000 per placement will be provided to participating companies. Any costs related to intern compensation or project participation that are over and above the provided funding will be the responsibility of the host.
Participating hosts will be required to participate in micro-learning training to prepare them to provide meaningful work and experience to the work-placement participants
Instructions for Submission
Interested companies should indicate their interest by emailing Ogaga Johnson, Director of Workforce Development for econext, at ogaga@econext.ca.
The submission should include:
- A short summary (200 words or less) of your organization and its connection to or activity in the clean/green/blue sectors;
- A short summary (200 words or less) of the type of work experience you can provide to the participating interns; and
- The name, position, and complete contact information for your organization’s point of contact.
Any questions regarding this initiative or the submission process can be forwarded by e-mail to ogaga@econext.ca.
Deadlines
The deadline for submitting questions for the expression of interest is Friday, November 1, 2024 at 1:00 PM.
The deadline for submitting an expression of interest is Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 3:00 PM.
Jobseekers
If you’re an interested jobseeker or would like to be considered for this work placement or any future job opportunities, please complete this form on/before Tuesday November 5, 2024 at 3:00 PM.
Any questions, please email Ogaga Johnson, Director of Workforce Development: ogaga@econext.ca.
