What's New? Please stay tuned for the 2009/2010 YCLSF Call for Intern Applications. The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) has announced that it will support the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) for another 5-year cycle, 2009 - 2014. The program is funded through the Youth Employment Strategy (YES) of the Canadian government. IISD has submitted a proposal and is waiting to have our program approved by CIDA. Once approval has been granted, we will post all available positions on this site.

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