Aboriginal Youth Internship Program (AYIP)
“Manitoba. Education”
The funder does not disclose this information
Maximum Eligible Amount
Government Grant
Fund Type
The AYIP provides an opportunity for local high school students to access work experience and employment opportunities that might not otherwise be readily available to them. The program will usually allow a student a half day (3 hours) per week or one day (6 hours) every two weeks, maximum 16 weeks, attending an on-site work experience. This portion of the program will be unpaid and will normally take place between February and June. Students who successfully complete their work experience will be offered summer employment during July and August. The program is run as a partnership with each partner playing a distinct but integral role.
- To provide Winnipeg and area high school students (grades 11 and 12) of Aboriginal descent the opportunity to explore careers in the Manitoba labour market.
- To encourage students to stay in school and complete their secondary education.
- To help students gain confidence, increase their self knowledge and set vocational goals To provide participating employers with a rewarding experience through their involvement in the internship program. To encourage the business community to enhance diversity within their workplace.
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