Original Website: http://www.bcpublicservice.ca/AboriginalYouthInternship/
Overview of 2007/2008 Program
As part of government’s commitment to close the social and economic gaps that exist between Aboriginal people and other British Columbians and to build relationships between government and Aboriginal communities, the BC Public Service Agency and the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation have developed a 12-month internship program.
This program, which consists of nine months of work experience in a provincial ministry followed by three months in a selected Aboriginal organization, will provide ten Aboriginal youth with public service work and learning experience on an annual basis.
Major Goals
- Encourage Aboriginal youth to consider the B.C. Public Service or Aboriginal organizations as a place to pursue a rewarding career;
- Support Aboriginal youth to develop their leadership skills;
- Provide opportunities for Aboriginal youth to contribute and improve relationship building between Aboriginal communities/organizations and the provincial government;
- Contribute to closing the social and economic gaps that exist between Aboriginal people and other British Columbians.
Applying for the Internship Program
Interested youth will find information on how to apply to the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program at: http://www.employment.gov.bc.ca/index.php?view_posting=036812.
In addition, information will be available through Tribal Council and Band offices and other Aboriginal organizations.
Applicants need to provide their resume, a cover letter, their top three areas of interest and job placement preferences (click here for a list of BC Ministries and Organizations), and three letters of support from either hereditary or elected leaders of the Aboriginal community (i.e. Elders, teachers, coaches, employers or youth organizations).
Important Dates
- Launch of Aboriginal Youth Internship Program: May 28th, 2007
- Deadline for internship applications: June 28th, 2007
- Internship selection begins: June 29th, 2007
- Internships begin: September 10th, 2007
Contact Information
For more information on the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program please review the "Frequently Asked Questions" on this site, the position posting details website, or contact the Internship Coordinator.