Aboriginal Youth Internship Program - BC Youth Links

THE CALL FOR INTERN APPLICATIONS IS OPEN!

The BC Intern Job Posting is now up for the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program, 2011/12 program year. Deadline to apply is Monday, May 16, 2011.

The Aboriginal Youth Internship program offers an innovative, 12 month paid internship program ($1,564.13 Bi-weekly) that is culturally responsive and supported. Successful candidates will work for 9 months in a government Ministry followed by 3 months in a selected Aboriginal organization. Program starts September 06, 2011 and runs to August 31, 2012.

As an Aboriginal Youth Intern, you will learn many aspects of public service and provincial government processes, participate in workshops/events across the province, develop your leadership and professional skills, develop strong research & cohort bonds, and create a path for your future career development. You will also have an opportunity to help build the New Relationship and make positive differences for Aboriginal people and communities across the province.

Some of the exciting areas you may be working in include: Ministry specific Aboriginal projects and work assignments; program development; policy analysis and development; youth engagement; Aboriginal community liaison; event and conference coordination; project management; communications; community needs assessment; framework and strategy development, etc. You will also learn about provincial government political, legislative, and budget processes. We have a variety of placements available in several Ministries across the province.

We're looking for youth who communicate well, have strong writing and research skills, embrace learning opportunities, enjoy new challenges and are engaged in their Aboriginal, youth or academic communities.

To apply for the program, you must be:

--Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, Inuit)
--29 years of age or under as of September 6, 2011
--Residing in BC

You must also have:

--A minimum of grade 12 with some post-secondary education or equivalent work, life and education experience;
--Leadership aptitude or experience, either through work or volunteering; and
--Good knowledge of Aboriginal governments/organizations and the Aboriginal population that you represent (i.e. First Nations Summit, Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Métis Nation BC, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, others).

PROCESS FOR APPLYING

1. Go to the program website for an overview of the program: http://employment.gov.bc.ca/Aboriginal_Youth_Internship_Prog...

2. Once you review, go to the job posting: https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=3664

3. Click on the link that says: Submit Resume. The following links are also available to assist with the process:

http://employment.gov.bc.ca/our_hiring_process (Step by Step for the application process)

http://blog.gov.bc.ca/careeradvisor/ (Video outlining the process and navigating the website)

4. Fill in the online form.

5. Submit your resume and cover letter electronically. In your cover letter, state your three top Ministries of interest (list available on the site).

6. Submit your two Letter of Reference Forms (Fax to Krista Power, AYIP Administrator at 250-387-0749)

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Monday, May 16, 2011.

If you have questions about the program, please contact me or Allison Beardsworth, Program Coordinator at 250-356-7949.

If you have questions about the applications process, please contact Krista Power, Program Administrator, at 250-387-0460. Please note Amanda is away until Friday, March 26.

We would like to encourage all eligible Aboriginal youth to apply. Each year is a new year, and there are more placements available across the province that will meet more youth's specific qualifications, interests, skill sets, and career choices!

Join the great crew for year 5!

First Nations Public Service & Youth Engagement

The First Nations Public Service held regional sessions and other consultation opportunities.

First Nations were very clear that First Nations youth need to be a cornerstone of the Capacity Building Strategy. 

Skills and knowledge training and leadership development for youth need to be a priority in the Strategy.

Opportunities to work with youth through the United Native Youth Collective are being explored.  They have requested capacity building workshops for the leaders of each of the youth organizations. 
Representatives of the FNPS have agreed to present on:

Making effective presentations

Facilitating 101

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