Youth play an important role in shaping the future of Canada’s economy. The Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP) - Green Jobs provides funding to eligible employers across Canada to hire and mentor youth (ages 15-30) in the natural resources sector, including in energy, forestry, mining, earth sciences, and clean technology. The STIP – Green Jobs has been part of the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy since 1997.
NRCan supports youth and employers by working with third-party organizations to:
- Kick-start careers in the energy, forestry, mining, earth sciences, and clean technology sectors
- Create quality and inclusive employment opportunities that improve environmental outcomes in the natural resources sector
- Build a skilled and diverse workforce
- Promote inclusion , diversity, equity, and accessibility by targeting 60% participation from equity-deserving groups
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Results
Since 2017, STIP-Green Jobs has created over 5,300 green jobs and skills training opportunities for youth in all provinces and territories.
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- Over 80% Placements in Clean Technology
- Over 50% Employers are small to medium size organizations
- Over 60% Youth belong to one or more equity-deserving groups
- Over 80% Youth find full-time employment
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Email us at stip-psst@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
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