Two Weeks Left To Apply For Unique International Internship

Canadian youth, ages 18-30, are being offered internships with organizations like the United Nations, through Canada's TakingITGlobal. Interested applicants have until April 15, 2004 to apply.

Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) April 1, 2004 -- There are only two weeks left for Canadian youth to apply for the opportunity of their lives- and professional careers.

This opportunity is for eight participants, Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, between the ages of 18-30, to intern at one of the following: the United Nations, in Paris, Oxfam International in Sydney, Australia, Peacechild International in London, UK, the Global Youth Action Network, in New York, USA, the Education Development Center's Global Youth Employment Summit Campaign (YES) in Boston USA, the Digital Youth Consortium (DYC) in Rome, Italy, or at VSO Canada, in Ottawa, Canada.

The placements of the interns, organized by TakingITGlobal, will last approximately eight months. In addition to gaining experience to build a career in international development, the participants will attend training in Toronto, commencing in late June 2004. Their travel and health insurance costs, as well as a basic living and accommodation stipend are covered through the program. Most importantly, they have a chance to be agents of change.

The deadline to apply is April 15th. For more information, and to apply, please visit the website: http://interns.takingitglobal.org.

It has truly been a life-changing journey," said Alex Fielding, who interned at the United National World Summit on the Information Society, through this program last year. From Camrose, Alberta, Fielding is a graduate of Augustana University College and currently works at TakingITGlobal.

For more information, please contact Nick Moraitis, Strategic Development Coordinator: Nick@takingitglobal.org, 416-977-9363.

About TakingITGlobal: TakingITGlobal (TIG) is an international organization, led by youth, empowered by technology. TIG brings together young people in more than 200 countries within international networks to collaborate on concrete projects addressing global problems and creating positive change.

Contact:
Nick Moraitis
Strategic Development Coordinator
TakingITGlobal
Phone: (416) 977-9363
Email: Nick@takingitglobal.org