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6.0 PROGRAM: YOUNG CANADA WORKS INTERNATIONALLYThis program will allow young Canadian graduates from diverse cultural and linguisticbackgrounds to participate in internship programs that will enable them to get a betterunderstanding of the international market, to develop networks in their field of expertiseand to cross-network with other areas, thereby improving their employability and leadingto lasting employment.Work experience will be designed to develop international tourism, disseminateCanadian cultural products and second-language training materials/methods andpromotional tools associated with these products and areas of expertise.6.1 Benefits to Participants:Participants will gain valuable experience, develop contacts and knowledge that will bean asset when competing for jobs. This experience will give them an advantage in acompetitive, global economy and market.6.2 Clientele:College and university graduates normally under 30 years of age, in the various fieldsappropriate to the projects funded. In some cases, students will have to be able to workin English and French, or in other international languages.6.3 Partners:The Department will identify coordinating agencies whose role will be to find potentialsponsors/employers from small- and medium-sized enterprises or from non-profitorganizations with an interest in international markets.6.4 Contact:Interested applicants can call the Government of Canada Youth Info Line at 1 800 935-5555 formore information.7.0 PROGRAM: YOUNG CANADA WORKS IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYThis program is designed to provide meaningful work experiences for young participantsin the cultural and heritage sectors. Through this program, young Canadians willenhance their creativity and problem-solving capacity, develop custom software andtransfer of know-how; contribute to on-line content design and access, contribute to thesafeguarding of cultural and heritage records and collections in new media, includingthe management of electronic records. The program will improve access to anddissemination of information on Canada's history and achievements through newcommunication and information technologies.Pg. 119