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FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA (DFO)1.0 PROGRAM: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (S&T) INTERNSHIPSThe DFO Science and Technology Internship Program will provide young Canadiansthe opportunity to benefit from the expertise of DFO's university and industry partners.The program is designed to provide funding for interns to gain work experience througha wide variety of projects.The internships will be three to l2-month mentoring/apprenticeship positions that willengage interns in cutting-edge marine and oceanic research. It is anticipated that theprogram will groom interns for future employment and will, in turn, rejuvenate theexisting science community.1.1 Benefits to Participants:Interns will develop expertise in science and technology and will gain practicalworkplace experience, both of which will help position participants for meaningfulemployment at the end of their terms. Interns will also acquire a valuable network ofscientists and contacts in the private sector who may be able to assist them in theircareer development.1.2 Clientele:Participants must be Canadian citizens, normally up to 30 years old, who areunemployed or under-employed. The internships are targeted at graduates from highschool, college or university who have been enrolled in science-related disciplines. Theprojects will appeal to a wide group of young Canadians. Those enrolled in educationalprograms are not eligible to participate.1.3 Application procedures:Organizations and graduates interested in information kits should contact DFO'sregional offices and laboratories (check local telephone listings). Young Canadians arealso encouraged to apply using The National Graduate Register or the Internet athttp://ngr.schoolnet.ca1.4 Contact: Please call the Government of Canada Youth Info Line at 1 800 935-5555.Pg. 147