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Small Business Internship Program (Opportunity)

January 13, 2010

Industry Canada’s new Small Business Internship Program (SBIP) provides financial support to small businesses who hire a Student Intern to implement an e-commerce project.

How does it work?

- Submit an SBIP application
- Upon project approval, the employer posts the Student Internship Opportunity at Universities, Colleges and job boards to recruit a post secondary student
- Industry Canada reimburses 75% of the student’s wages & statutory benefits for over a 12 week period
- Further details on the SBIP are available at http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/sbip-pspe.nsf/eng/home

For additional information or to apply for a Student Intern please contact:

Jackie Campbell
]jcampbe1@unbsj.ca
506-646-8321

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