Applications are being accepted for paid internships with the federal government in Prince George.
The three departments that are participating are, Corrections Canada, Citizenship and Immigration and Natural Resources Canada.
The Federal Public Sector Youth Internship's main objective is to enable, unemployed or under-employed young Canadians, to acquire the experience and skills they need to enter and fully participate in the labour market.
These internships are offered throughout B.C. and the Yukon in a wide variety of fields.
An internship is a flexible assignment geared toward providing an opportunity to develop employable skills.
A mentor will be provided to act as the intern's guide and advisor.
The internship positions normally last 10 months for non-graduates of high-school and six months for high-school graduates and post-secondary school graduates.
To qualify applicants have to be between 15 and 30 years of age, the deadline to apply is Sept. 2.
To apply, visit www.vanymca.org/cs/youthinternships.html.
