Canada Invests in Climate Competitive Jobs for Young People

April 7, 2026

 $30 million in funding has been announced to create 900 employment and skills training opportunities over two years for youth across the country in the natural resource sectors, including energy, forestry, mining, earth sciences and clean technology.

Through the Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP) – Green Jobs, employers can apply for funding to hire, train and mentor youth aged 15 to 30 for up to 12 months. These jobs provide hands-on experience to help young Canadians develop marketable skills and support Canada’s clean economy. Since 2017, STIP – Green Jobs has created more than 6,000 jobs and skills training opportunities for young people in all provinces and territories. On average, about 80 percent of youth found full-time employment after participating in the program. 

The STIP – Green Jobs program is part of the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), which supports young Canadians in successfully transitioning into the labour market.

Visit Natural Resources Canada’s  STIP – Green Jobs page to find out how to apply to be an employer or an intern.

Employers and youth can apply for funding through 10 organizations:

The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy is a horizontal initiative, which received $307.9 million in supplementary funding over two years from 2026 to 2028 through Budget 2025. The Strategy involves various federal departments and agencies, including Natural Resources Canada. STIP – Green Jobs has been part of the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy since 1997. 

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