What's New? The 2008-2009 Young Canadian Leaders for a Sustainable Future is now accepting applications. Deadline for application is May 12 or until all positions have been filled. To apply please click here and to view placement descriptions click here. Please note placements are conditional upon signature of a contribution agreement by CIDA.

Program Description

The Young Canadian Leaders for a Sustainable Future (YCLSF) program is undertaken within the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy, with a contribution for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). IISD has provided more than 300 young Canadians with international internships since 1997.

IISD's goal in this program is to provide young professionals with the substantive knowledge, communications skills, resources and practical experience necessary to develop international sustainable development policies and to become effective agents of change. This program will give young Canadian leaders the skills and opportunities to shape their world.

The program includes a two-week training session in Winnipeg on building sustainable futures, a six- to eight-month international work placement and a one-week career enhancement session in Winnipeg after completing the placement.

Learn more about the YCLSF program, its benefits for young professionals and about the host organizations.

If you have questions or require further information, please contact the YCLSF program officer, at:

International Institute for Sustainable Development
161 Portage Avenue East, 6th Floor
Winnipeg, MB
Canada R3B 0Y4
Tel.: (204) 958-7700
Fax: (204) 958-7710
E-mail: intern-info@iisd.ca