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International Youth Internship Program (IYIP)
Internship in Jamaica

Éducation internationale invites you to complete a mandate that will allow you to gain professional experience in international development in Jamaica through the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

The IYIP experience takes place over a period of seven months: eight days of pre-departure training in Quebec City, six months of internship in the country of assignment and a debriefing upon return.

The internships in Jamaica take place in five high schools.

J1 | Intern in environment - Committee

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In collaboration with the environment committee:

  • Organize sensibilisation activities about the protection of the environment;
  • Implement a system for the collection and recycling of plastic and paper.
  • Implement a project to develop the school’s green spaces.
  • Bring new and original ideas for improving environmental sustainability at school



Profile sought

University degree or college or vocational training diploma related to:

  • Environment
  • Youth mobilization

Conditions:

  • Expenses included (accommodation, transport, food, etc.).
  • Living and accommodation expenses included.
  • Mandatory pre-departure training.

Local partner: Ardenne High School, Knox College, Naz Children’s Center, St Hilda’s High School, St Hughs High school for girls

Funding body: Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

Language of intervention: English

Location: Jamaica, Kingston. Montego Bay, Spalding, Browns Town

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J2 | Intern for the promotion of women rights

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Set up activities in the school :

  • To identify the needs of the girls
  • To improve the well-being of students
  • To develop the argumentation in favour of the protection of adolescent girls’ rights
  • Facilitate workshops to improve girls’ interpersonal and communication skills
  • Facilitate workshops focused on girls’ empowerment
  • Establish a peer support system
  • Create and lead a mentoring program



Profile sought

University degree or college or vocational training diploma related to:

  • Social work
  • Women’s rights
  • Youth mobilization

Conditions :

  • Expenses included (accommodation, transport, food, etc.).
  • Living and accommodation expenses included.
  • Mandatory pre-departure training.

Funding body: Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

Local partner: Ardenne High School, Knox College, Naz Children’s Center, St Hilda’s High School, St Hughs High school for girls

Language of intervention: English

Location: Jamaica, Kingston. Montego Bay, Spalding, Browns Town

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J3 | Intern in sciences

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  • Assist science teachers in the animation of educational activities;
  • Provide support for science learning to struggling students;
  • Stimulate interest in science among students.



Profile sought

University degree or college or vocational training diploma related to:

  • Education
  • Teaching
  • Tutoring
  • Sciences teaching

Conditions:

  • Expenses included (accommodation, transport, food, etc.).
  • Living and accommodation expenses included.
  • Mandatory pre-departure training.

Local partner: Ardenne High School, Knox College, Naz Children’s Center, St Hilda’s High School, St Hughs High school for girls

Funding body: Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

Language of intervention: English

Location: Jamaica, Kingston. Montego Bay, Spalding, Browns Town

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J4 | Intern in mathematics

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  • Assist mathematics teachers in conducting educational activities;
  • Provide support for mathematics learning to struggling students;
  • Stimulate interest in mathematics among students.



Profile sought

University degree or college or vocational training diploma related to:

  • Education
  • High school mathematics teaching or tutoring

Conditions:

  • Expenses included (accommodation, transport, food, etc.).
  • Living and accommodation expenses included.
  • Mandatory pre-departure training.

Local partner: Ardenne High School, Knox College, Naz Children’s Center, St Hilda’s High School, St Hughs High school for girls

Funding body: Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

Language of intervention: English

Location: Jamaica, Kingston. Montego Bay, Spalding, Browns Town

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