What is the CIDA International Youth Internship Program?
IYIP is an employment program for young Canadian professionals. It offers post-secondary graduates (diploma or degree holders from a CÉGEP, college or university) the chance to gain valuable work experience in international development. What kind of young people participate in CIDA’s IYIP? They have usually done well at the post-secondary level in fields related to international development. But they can use some help in launching successful careers. This means gaining skills that will make them more employable. It also means gaining work experience related to their chosen careers. What do you have to gain from participating in an IYIP internship experience? Through International Youth Internship program(IYIP), you will gain valuable, hands-on international development work experience overseas. You will not only to contribute to Canada’s role in international cooperation, but will also contribute to your personal and professional development. As well, your sponsor organization will len
