The Northeast Region covers Alberta’s oil sands heartland and Lakeland area. It spans from Lac La Biche and Plamondon, through Bonnyville, Cold Lake, and Glendon, up to Fort McMurray and surrounding Indigenous communities like Janvier, Conklin, and Fort McKay. It also reaches east to Kehewin Cree Nation, Frog Lake, and Fishing Lake Métis Settlement. This area is powered by industries such as oil and gas, trades, and heavy equipment, while also maintaining deep connections to agriculture, culture, and the land. If you’re from a small lakeside community, a growing town, or part of a First Nation or Métis settlement, our Northeast Team ensures you know where to turn for support, training, and opportunities right where you live.
of Alberta students who complete internships go on to post-secondary training in a related field.
of Alberta employers offer to keep students after the program ends — either part-time, full-time or for seasonal work.
Alberta internship alumni report a 92% employment rate within 6 months of completing post-secondary education.
Get Paid
Earn High School Credits
Gain Experience
Explore Different Careers
A student internship is a hands-on learning experience — similar to a paid job — that gives Alberta students the chance to explore different careers, gain real-world skills, and earn high school credits. CAREERS works in partnership with schools to connect students with vetted employers in your community.
Internships can:
Be paid, unpaid, or stipend-based depending on the program and employer
Get Connected
Reach out to CAREERS by clicking on the Apply Now button and we will respond within 24 hours to discuss options, answer your questions, and get you started on your application.
Get Approval
We work with your school and the employer to make sure you qualify, meet requirements, and are set up for success. This step also ensures you’ll receive any eligible high school credits for your internship. Don’t worry, we’ll be there every step of the way!
Get Started
Complete the online application, meet your employer, and begin your internship. You’ll earn real-world experience, make industry connections, and explore a career path before graduation.
Internships in this region last year.
We connect you with vetted employers in your community who match your career interests. From ICT to agriculture, skilled trades to healthcare, our network spans industries that matter in your region.
We work with your school and the employer to make sure you qualify, meet requirements, and are set up for success. This step also ensures you’ll receive any eligible high school credits for your internship.
Complete the online application, meet your employer, and begin your internship. You’ll earn real-world experience, make industry connections, and explore a career path before graduation.
Click to download PDF internship profiles. Stars show how plentiful opportunities are in this region for that category.
Learn about sustainable forest management and wood product innovation.
Develop coding, networking, and digital skills in Alberta’s growing tech sector.
Work in wind, solar and renewable energy projects shaping Alberta’s future.
Start earning hours toward your journeyperson ticket while still in high school. Get hands-on experience in trades like carpentry, electrical, welding and more.
For students under 21 exploring careers after graduation. Gain industry experience, build your resume, and connect with local employers.
Industry-specific, credit-earning placement that focuses on targetted skills development and employer partnerships.
Explore opportunities and find support through the Indigenous Youth Internship Program. The lndigenous Youth Internship Program is a CAREERS initiative designed to increase equity and access for Indigenous youth to education and employment opportunities.
Learn more about our Young Women in Trades and Technologies Initiative. YWITT provides mentorship through hands-on workshops, camps, and virtual events that showcase the range of opportunities available for female-identifying youth with in skills in trades and technologies.
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