Photo: Northern Development
On September 8, two new web pages were added to Northern Development’s website to better share information about the Trust’s two internship programs and to clearly represent how the programs build capacity in Northern B.C.
The internship program page streamlines the application process for recent post-secondary graduates and for host governments. The second page features intern alumni who continue to work in local or First Nations government.
“Since 2009, Northern Development has been offering internship programs to attract talented post-secondary graduates to the north and to hopefully keep them here,” said Alanna Le Cerf, internships program manager. “With the newly organized internships web page, prospective interns can easily learn about the program and apply without navigating between pages. Visitors to the page can also see where intern alumni are working and read some testimonials.”
To date, 128 interns have found paid employment through the internship programs. Of these alumni, over 50 continue to work in local or First Nations government. For those looking to join the program, application timelines will be published in the coming months.
Photo: Northern Development
“The First Nations government internship was the steppingstone in my professional journey,” said Ananya Bhattcharya, First Nations government internship alumni. “It was the perfect opportunity to exercise my passion, experience the North and apply the skills I gained in my education to provide additional capacity to a First Nations community. Through my internship, I received excellent mentorship, worked on several exciting projects, made lifelong connections and learned about the rich history and culture of the First Nations peoples.”
The intern alumni page features photos and information about 47 intern alumni who are currently employed by a government, including First Nations, regional districts and municipalities. Take a moment to browse the page and see the far-reaching impacts of the internship program: northerndevelopment.bc.ca/internships/alumni
View the redesigned internships program page here: northerndevelopment.bc.ca/funding-programs/capacity-building/internships
