The Internship Project

Startups get an intern (paid or unpaid) for Summer 2023
International students gain Canadian experience & mentorship

Apply by February 28, 2023

In partnership with:

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Participating Post-secondary Institutions

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About The Internship Project

A 15-week program aims to connect international students with startups to help the students gain Canadian work experience as they transition into the workforce.

This program is delivered in partnership with participating higher education institutions nationwide and startup ecosystem leaders such as incubators, accelerators, and venture capital funds, facilitated by Isempower.

Application Now Open

Startups

Get help for 3 months by students
Offer mentorship through weekly check-ins

*Limited to 100 startups only. Apply by February 28, 2023.

International Students

Gain experience for 3 months
Receive mentorship through weekly check-ins

*Eligible students need to be a part of participating partner schools only. Check with your career centre.

Program Details

Students are able to work through practicum & co-op programs (can be paid or unpaid) for 300 hours or more which equals to part-time work of 20 hours per week from May 1 – July 28, 2023.

Startups will get interns who are enrolled in the following programs:

Sales & Marketing

IT: Web, Mobile & Software Development

Human Resources

Let's Bridge the Employment Gap

International Students

Get training on career
development & entrepreneurship

Get to gain Canadian
work experience

Startups

Help from intern for 3 months in area of focus

Colleges & Universities

Get help in placing their international students in practicum

Incubator, Accelerators, VCs

Bring additional help to their portfolio while supporting underrepresented talents

Program Timeline

January 2 - February 28, 2023

Recruit international students from partner institutions and startups

March 1 - 15, 2023

International students apply to positions at the participating startups

March 27, 28, 29, 2023

Speed interview between students & startups

April 2 - 13, 2023

Student placement & paperwork facilitation

April 26, 2023​

Onboarding Day

May 1 – July 28, 2023

Practicum period

Contact Us

For questions about the Internship Project or media inquiry, please contact,
Arun Narang, Marketing Manager at [email protected]