JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program

Hiring and developing new talent can be challenging, especially when you’re looking to create meaningful, long-term roles while managing payroll costs. For organizations in New Brunswick that want to build Indigenous talent into their workforce, the JEDI Indigenous Internship Program offers a practical way to do both. Delivered by the Joint Economic Development Initiative, this program helps offset wage costs when you bring on a recent Indigenous post-secondary graduate, allowing you to focus on training, mentorship, and meaningful work experience.

The program is designed around structured, career-focused placements rather than short-term work. Host organizations work with JEDI to create an orientation and work plan that supports real skill development, with internships lasting up to two years. Funding is non-repayable and applied toward the intern’s wages, making it easier for nonprofits, Indigenous organizations, public-sector bodies, and other participating enterprises to offer high-quality roles that can lead to permanent employment. For graduates, the program provides hands-on experience aligned with their field of study; for employers, it’s an opportunity to strengthen teams while supporting Indigenous economic participation.

Applications are currently accepted on an ongoing basis, with funding available until allocations are filled. Exploring the full program details can help you determine how this internship opportunity could fit into your hiring and workforce development plans.