United Nations Association in Canada (UNA‑Canada), supported by the RBC FoundationOther

Building Young Professionals

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Opportunity type

Other

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Canada

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

BYP is a 5‑month hybrid program designed to accelerate green careers for underserved youth. Key features:

Training workshops (online): Communication, finance, digital engagement, climate solutions, and data tools for sustainability.
Mentorship & networking: Guidance from professionals in Canada’s green industries and policymakers; peer‑to‑peer networking.
Paid work experience: 3–6 month internships in green jobs (in‑person, remote, or hybrid). Employers receive subsidies up to $6,500 CAD to cover 50% of intern salaries.
Experiential Learning Weekend (in‑person): Group collaboration on sustainability challenges, networking, and community building.
Mentorship commitment: Mentors guide 2 participants, hosting 3 sessions between March–June 2026. Communities served: Indigenous youth (including northern territories), women, LGBTQ2+, newcomers, racialized communities, differently‑abled individuals, low‑income youth, and rural/remote communities.

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.

United Nations Association in Canada (UNA‑Canada), supported by the RBC FoundationOther

This one has closed

Archived

Opportunity type

Other

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Canada

Deadline

Archived

BYP is a 5‑month hybrid program designed to accelerate green careers for underserved youth. Key features:

Training workshops (online): Communication, finance, digital engagement, climate solutions, and data tools for sustainability.
Mentorship & networking: Guidance from professionals in Canada’s green industries and policymakers; peer‑to‑peer networking.
Paid work experience: 3–6 month internships in green jobs (in‑person, remote, or hybrid). Employers receive subsidies up to $6,500 CAD to cover 50% of intern salaries.
Experiential Learning Weekend (in‑person): Group collaboration on sustainability challenges, networking, and community building.
Mentorship commitment: Mentors guide 2 participants, hosting 3 sessions between March–June 2026. Communities served: Indigenous youth (including northern territories), women, LGBTQ2+, newcomers, racialized communities, differently‑abled individuals, low‑income youth, and rural/remote communities.

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.