NCCAR launches 2014 Parliamentary Internship Program – Apply Now!

About the Program

Operating since 1996, the Parliamentary Internship Program has become a fundamental component of the National Council on Canada-Arab Relations’ (NCCAR) Educational Program. This placement is available to young Canadians enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary educational institution. It provides interns with exposure to the Canadian political process and serves as an eye-opener to the challenges and opportunities the Canadian Arab community faces in the Canadian political arena.

We have continuously had outstanding feedback from past participants and we encourage all interested candidates to apply! Click here to read about our previous interns.

Objective

A six to eight week internship placement for a young Canadian with a Member of Parliament. For this year, interns must be available to start second or third week of May.

Selection Process

In April, NCCAR will interview candidates and make recommendations to participating members of Parliament. Members of Parliament will receive a copy of the candidates’ curriculum vitae for final approval.

Orientation

NCCAR will provide interns with an outline of the program and will introduce the participants to the Member of Parliament.

Accountability

Interns are required to provide NCCAR with an end of term report outlining accomplishments, skills acquired, successes, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

Second to fourth-year students. First year students will be considered if academic standing is compelling
Excellent academic standing
Excellent communication skills (bilingualism an asset French/English)
Extra curricular activities including community involvement (any community)

Responsibilities

Upon completion of internship interns are expected to do the following:

Write a report on their experience
Speak to local organization/community of experience (NCCAR will potentially organize one or more meetings)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014

To apply please send a one-page letter of intent along with a CV to Operations Manager, Hoda Mroue at events@nccar.ca.

Interviews will be conducted April 28^th – May 2^nd.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. We will be selecting two candidates for this year.

Posted on April 08, 2014