Launching your career?You need an edge.A self-sustaining social enterprise, Career Edge has remained passionate about connecting highly motivated, well-qualified interns with leading organizations since 1996.

Whether an organization is in pursuit of talent to meet or exceed its evolving business needs, or a recent graduate, graduate with a disability or internationally qualified professional is seeking meaningful work experience consistent with their education and skills, our paid internships will give them the edge they need to succeed.

Career Edge works. Half of our interns are hired by their host employer at the end of their internship and most of the rest successfully launch their career elsewhere within six months.

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Who is eligible for Career Edge’s paid internship programs?

Recent graduates, including those with self-declared disabilities, who:

• have recently (within 3 years) graduated from an accredited college or university;

• have little or no career-related work experience;• are legally able to work in Canada;• have not previously accepted a Career Edge paid internship.

Internationally Qualified Professionals who:

• have been in Canada for less than 3 years;• have the equivalent of a Canadian bachelor’s degree and

have completed an education credential assessment;• have at least 3 years of international work experience in

their chosen field;• have little or no career-related Canadian work experience;• are legally able to work in Canada.

*Registration approval is dependent on the program eligibility criteria, and the timing for approval varies based on our program screening requirements.

How do I get started?

Step 1: Go to careeredge.ca and register as a job seeker, at no cost to you.Step 2: Fill out the Find Your Edge registration form, upload your résumé, and complete your profile by recording your responses to a few short interview questions using online video technology.Step 3: Once your registration is approved*, you can start applying for paid internship opportunities in your field.Step 4: Apply to all internship positions that suit your skills, interests, and field of study. The more you apply, the greater your chances of launching your career!

Fenella Chiu Career Edge Alumna

The program really helped because I knew going into the process that the employers were aware that I had a disability and I knew that they would be willing to accommodate me. The program made it easy for me to select a (leading organization) that understands the needs of employees with disabilities and provides the required support needed to be successful.

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My journey in the Career Edge program has been exciting and I have learned a lot. Thanks to my very supportive boss/mentor, and thanks to Career Edge, I got a foot in the door and had the opportunity to venture into a field that I love.

“” Megha Kumar

Career Edge Alumna

Career Edge works closely with organizations of all types and sizes to create meaningful, career-launching opportunities for new graduates, including those with disabilities, and internationally qualified professionals. A paid internship through Career Edge can help you to:

7 ways Career Edge can help launch your career.

Jeremy PompeyCareer Edge Alumnus

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Career Edge gave me the opportunity to actually showcase what I was capable of doing. It’s very motivating for the future, and I know it will pay off for my career.

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We give you the edge you need to launch your career.

For more than 19 years, Career Edge’s paid internships have connected close to 12,000 new graduates - including those with disabilities - and internationally qualified professionals with top-notch employers to launch careers. Let us open the door to your career.

1. Open the door to your career: As an extension of your education, a paid internship can increase your chances of finding a role that is congruent with your field of study and area of interest.

2. Strengthen your skill-set: Add to your list of skills and accomplishments to set yourself up for greater success.

3. Find the right fit: Assess your career path and find an employer with the right corporate culture to support your professional goals.

4. Gain Real Work Experience: Join a leading organization to obtain meaningful work experience.

5. Develop your personal and professional network: Get introduced to various individuals, departments and divisions within your targeted industry and field.

6. Benefit from mentorship: Each Career Edge intern receives a coach who helps guide him/her through the internship experience.

7. Enhance professional qualities: Strengthen your “soft skills”, such as teamwork, communication, problem solving and professionalism.