Hire an Intern

Are you prepared for what’s next?

Do you have a plan to attract qualified employees to ensure your company’s success as your workforce ages and retires? CAREERS offers you an opportunity to showcase your industry and attract potential future employees by connecting you to motivated high school interns. We do the work, bringing you students that best suit your needs, all completely free of charge. The length of commitment is up to you, and with funding options available, what have you got to lose?

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FOR A LIMITED TIME, QUALIFIED EMPLOYERS RECEIVE UP TO $7500 in funding.

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HOW YOU BENEFIT

Attract and retain local talent.

Train your workforce from the ground up.

Harness the energy and passion youth bring to the workplace.

Provide mentorship opportunities for your team.

Build your Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG).

WHAT WE OFFER

CONNECTION TO YOUTH

CAREERS works closely with schools, enabling us to be the bridge between the education system and industry. We connect interested youth with employers like you to help you build your future workforce. Check out the Internship Opportunities page to investigate many of the different occupations we support.

CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY

Our unique position helps to facilitate your engagement with communities across the province through career fairs, camps, and industry specific events. Grow and diversify your workforce by supporting underrepresented groups such as women and Indigenous youth through supporting our Young Women in Trades and Technologies or Indigenous Youth Internship Program initiatives.

CONNECTION TO SUSTAINABILITY

As a CAREERS employer partner, you are part of a movement that’s driving change and addressing industry challenges. Together, we are building a strong, sustainable future for all Albertans.

Employer STATS

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of CAREERS employers would recommend our services to others.*

*Advanis Survey, 2020

of CAREERS employers say they would hire more interns. *

of CAREERS employers say it aligns with their business objectives. *

What you can do

TAKE ON A STUDENT

faq’s

How long would an internship be for?

Internships are usually 75 – 125 hours per semester, however the placement may be extended up to 500 hours. They can be part time during the school year (5-25 hours per week) and/or full time during the summer. The school and work schedule is developed to accommodate the employer’s needs.

What is the wage cost to the employer?

Required compensations for Student Interns is minimum wage or above. Qualified employers can receive up to $3600 through the Youth Internship Incentive Program. Button that links to YiiP page. For information on other wage subsidy programs CLICK HERE

Who is responsible for covering the cost of WCB for High School Interns?

For any off-campus learning, like an internship, students are eligible to earn high school credits and thereby covered by Alberta Education’s WCB.

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SUPPORT CAREERS

As a non-profit organization that offers free services, CAREERS relies on the generosity of our industry partners.

Together, we can TAKE ON THE FUTURE!

Learn more about supporting CAREERS as a Partner Employer:

"Hannah Prince

Being a part of a program like this, helping students make choices and gain real experience that will effect their entire future, is hugely rewarding. CAREERS has helped us every step of the way, from the application process, to interviews, to applying for funding. I have nothing but fantastic things to say about the entire program and I know Century 21 will continue to support this program going forward.

- Century 21, Lethbridge

"Lorne Wyatt

Some company has to put the time, energy and money into training youth, and I think that every company should be doing their part in that.

- Syncrude Canada, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

"Ingrid Montpetit

Our mentors really jump on board. They enjoy the teaching and enjoy the sharing of their knowledge. It sparks that old passion they had when they started. It’s a positive for everyone: For the company, for the students for the schools, and for the entire community really.

- DOW Chemicals, Fort Saskatchewan