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Sustainable Cities International Internships Program (SCIIP)

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The Centre for Sustainable Community Development (CSCD) at SFU, along with Sustainable Cities International (SCI) is reaching out to the world throughan international youth internship program. The program is designed to support young Canadians to develop professionally and make a difference in urban sustainability and food security in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Funded by Global Affairs Canada, the program is sending 40 young Canadians to work with municipal governments in Tanzania, Senegal, South Africa, Bangladesh, Mexico and Bolivia for periods of up to six months, in various activities related to sustainable economies and food systems.

To qualify, applicants must be Canadian or Permanent Residents, under the age of 30, and a graduate of a degree or diploma program in a university, college, technical institute, or CEGEP. Interns will receive a travel allowance and living stipend for their time in the host country organization.

Application Information

Spring/Summer 2016 Postings are CLOSED 

Postings for Fall 2016 – Check back in July 2016!

 

Contact Information

Caroline Assaf, Program Co-Lead
Gretchen Ferguson (Hernandez), Program Co-Lead
Jane McRae, Program Advisor

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