Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) 2025 International Youth Internship Program (IYIP)

The International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) is currently accepting applications for its third cohort! Jointly implemented by the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation and the Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, the program offers youth the opportunity to gain valuable international work experience through 4-month internship placements with partner organizations in Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and Central America.

The International Youth Internship Program was launched in 1997, and has always focused on offering young people aged 18-30 from Canada the opportunity to gain skills and professional experience while travelling, living, and working abroad. Since its inception, IYIP has and sent over 7,000 youth to work with partner organizations and institutional abroad in the field of international development.

• Table of Content
• About Atlantic Council for International Cooperation
• International Youth Internship Program (IYIP)
• Aim and Benefits of International Youth Internship Program (IYIP)
• Requirements for International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for International Youth Internship Program (IYIP)
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Atlantic Council for International Cooperation

The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation is a coalition of individuals, organizations and institutions working in the Atlantic region to build and model just, equitable and sustainable communities, locally and globally. ACIC connects leadership across generations by strengthening members and partners, bridging dialogue and building networking and learning opportunities. ACIC also represents and amplifies the voice of Atlantic Canada and connects the Atlantic with other provincial, national and international stakeholders. ... continue reading

International Youth Internship Program (IYIP)

Aim and Benefits of International Youth Internship Program (IYIP)

The program costs are funded (including airfare, transportation costs, visa fees, pre-departure and post-internship training), and interns will receive a stipend while abroad. 

Requirements for International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) Qualification

This program is designed for youth who:

• Have faced barriers in securing meaningful employment  
• Are seeking opportunities to acquire new skills and gain professional experience abroad 
• Are interested in contributing their knowledge and skills in meaningful ways  abroad
• Are curious, open-minded, and flexible   

Interview date, Process and Venue for International Youth Internship Program (IYIP)

IYIP is a 5-month commitment that involves: 

• 1 month of pre-departure training (3 weeks virtually, 1 week in person), 
• 4 month international internship placement with a local partner organization,
• 3 days of post-internship debrief in Canada. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit ACIC Internship website.