econext is seeking expressions of interest from companies in the clean, green, and blue sectors interested in partnering with econext to host an open house (connector event) and internships as part of the Green Roots program. The requirements are as follows:

• Host an open house connector event in February/March 2026 or May/June 2026
• Internship must be four months/120 days in duration and hosted between April 2026 – October 2026
• Internships must be completed by October 31, 2026
• Host companies must provide meaningful full-time work and experience (at least 35 hrs/week)

About the Company Connector Event

These are networking and connector events where program participants can meet and engage with potential employers in the green economy sector by visiting their office spaces. Host companies share about their products and services and engage with participants.

Expectations of Connector Event and Internship Hosts

Funding of up to $13,000 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 a DEI micro-learning training provided by econext 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, January 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

The deadline for submitting an expression of interest is Friday, January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
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