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Empowering Women in the Purpose Economy
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Internships, Project-Based and Flex work for Women
(Micro) internships, project based, flex work and networking opportunities for women. Striving for opportunities for all women from early, mid, 2nd chapter, 3rd chapter careers.

CREGÉS Internships
Internship
To be an intern at CREGÉS is to:
Rub shoulders with researchers from the academic community and from practical settings across a wide range of disciplines and specialties related to social gerontology
Be part of a research center committed to collaboration between academic research and practice settings, which encourages
development and implementation of innovative and leading practices in social gerontology
co-development of research projects with the clinical sector
design of action-research projects directly evaluate ideas in the field.
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

International Youth Internship Program
Internship
The International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) helps young Canadians develop valuable skills through hands-on experience in social development and community work.
With the support of Global Affairs Canada, IYIP welcomes youth ages 18 to 30 who are Indigenous, racialized, living with disabilities, or 2SLGBTQIA+ — especially those facing barriers to employment.
Through a four month internship, participants gain practical skills, global connections, and leadership experience with partner organizations in Africa and South America. This program is a collaboration between the YMCA of Greater Toronto, YMCA Cali, YMCA Bogota, YMCA Colombia (located in Bogota),YMCA Peru, YMCA Togo, YMCA Risaralda, and YMCA Sierra Leone.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

AI for Earth Scholarship
Networking
AI for Earth Scholarship
The AI for Earth Scholarship Program equips post-secondary students in Environmental Sciences and Meteorology with the AI literacy and skills needed to tackle today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. Supported by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), we're training the next generation of professionals who will use AI to solve the world's most complex environmental and meteorological challenges.
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) Volunteer Intern
Internship
WECAN regularly offers 4-6 month, volunteer internships for young women leaders interested in developing and expanding their professional skills, building their network, and working together with an international for climate justice.
Internships are conducted remotely, on a flexible schedule. Current opportunities include the Women Speak Research Internship. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
SDG 13: Climate Action
