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APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN - WINTER TRAINING - DEADLINE JANUARY 17, 2025

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN - WINTER TRAINING - DEADLINE JANUARY 17, 2025

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN - WINTER TRAINING - DEADLINE JANUARY 17, 2025

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN - WINTER TRAINING - DEADLINE JANUARY 17, 2025

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN - WINTER TRAINING - DEADLINE JANUARY 17, 2025

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN - WINTER TRAINING - DEADLINE JANUARY 17, 2025

Youth Support Program: Non-Profit Training Course

Providing Professional Development Opportunities for Youth

The Youth Support Program (YSP) is a collaborative initiative led by Eco-Internships and the Capacity Building Institute, supported through our charitable partner, the Ottawa Peace and Environment Resource Centre (PERC). This program offers organizations across Canada a unique opportunity to enhance their capacity and impact while fostering the next generation of environmental leaders. Participating host organizations receive tailored human resource and staffing support to simplify the management of youth staff and volunteers, ensuring a mutually beneficial placement experience. By participating in the YSP, your organization supports talented youth and invests in its own sustainability and success. 

Eco-Internships

Eco-Internships, a program under Sustainable Capacity Solutions, bridges the gap between youth seeking meaningful careers and grassroots environmental nonprofits needing capacity-building support. Born from a need to empower small organizations with limited resources, EcoInternships equips youth with the skills, training, and real-world experience necessary to thrive in the environmental sector while providing non-profits with vital human resources and staffing support.

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There are two training options:

OPTION 1: FULL VERSION

OPTION 2: CONDENSED VERSION

OPTION 2: CONDENSED VERSION

This option is targeted at youth dedicated to working for or volunteering at an organization over a longer period (6+ month period) 


Dedicated time to complete the course: 70 hours 

  • Self-directed online readings, video tutorials, and assignments (45 hours) 
  • a virtual one-week intensive training boot camp (15 hours) Leadership Labs (up to 16 hours) 
  • Mentorship Meetings (min 1 hr / month) 


Bootcamp Training Dates

  • January 27-31 from 12-2pm EST 
  • August 25-29 from 12-2pm EST

OPTION 2: CONDENSED VERSION

OPTION 2: CONDENSED VERSION

OPTION 2: CONDENSED VERSION

Youth will be enrolled in a self-directed 15-hour online training course. In addition to the online portal, they will lead a community climate project and meet regularly with their assigned mentor. 

  • For part-time employees, students and volunteers with limited time 


Dedicated time: 24 hours + Project Time 

  • Online Course Material (15 hours) 
  • Mentorship Meetings (min 3 hours) 
  • Leadership Labs (6 hours) 
  • Project Completion: 20hrs/month

Overview Documents

2025/2026
Youth Support Program Overview - Organizations2024/2025 Remote Youth Support Program - Youth

"The Intern Training Program has helped me grow as a professional in the non-profit sector, as a workplace communicator, and as  an individual. It's strong emphasis on writing skills and board governance has directly translated into my internship placement while easing my transition into the energy management field."

- Isobel Anderson, 2023

"The internship program was valuable because it allowed me to fast-track my professional development in a way I simply couldn't do on my own in such a short time. I received a plethora of job-specific skills which I'll always carry with me and made connections with other interns and experienced professionals in the industry."

- Gerry Churchill, 2021

course content

Non-Profit Governance

Career & Skills Development

Non-Profit Governance

Providing training fundamentals about non-profit organizations, including structure, governance, and compliance.

Fundraising 101

Career & Skills Development

Non-Profit Governance

Learn to be an asset to your organization by developing skills in fundraising with grant writing and donation support.

Career & Skills Development

Career & Skills Development

Communications & Public Speaking

What is your passion when it comes to non-profit work? How can you develop your career in the environmental sector and advance in your vocation?

Communications & Public Speaking

Communications & Public Speaking

Communications & Public Speaking

Public speaking, outreach, technology, and social media engagement are all part of this program's training plan.

Leadership & Organizational Culture

Communications & Public Speaking

Leadership & Organizational Culture

Building your confidence as a leader will help promote and strengthen your nonprofit programs and activities. 

Mental Health & Self Care

Communications & Public Speaking

Leadership & Organizational Culture

Self care is a really important part of working in this sector. There is always so much to do and never enough time to do it all!

Mentorship Program

Youth Mentorship

Each youth is assigned a youth mentor who will support and guide them in their role to ensure a successful internship experience. Mentors are NOT supervisors—instead, they are more like coaches, cheerleaders, sounding boards, and supporters. 

DEADLINE TO APPLY JANUARY 17, 2025

APPLY HERE

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