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The PREP Academy’s Micro Internship

Call for Black Mentors: March 13 – March 17, 2023

 

About the Program

PREP’s Micro-Internship Program equips 20 African NS high school students with enriched experiences to explore career opportunities and receive job readiness training through a week-long paid internship. Students grow professionally and make connections with Black career mentors in the fields of Skilled Trades, Business and Innovation and Law.

Mentor Commitment

Monday, March 13th: participate at our in-person Mentor Mixer from 1:30pm-3pm

Wednesday, March 15th: take your mentee to work day from 10am – 3pm

Friday, March 17th: mentors are invited to our Student Spotlight Celebration

Representation Matters: Support, motivate, coach, and advise students about career pathways.

Supporting an Inclusive Workforce

Here at PREP, we are investing and building a diverse pipeline of skilled talent and are reimagining internships to promote racial equity within the workplace.

To learn more about PREP’s Micro-Internship, contact: vanessa@theprepacademy.ca

Sign up to be a Career Mentor by January 31st, 2023
www.theprepacademy.ca/internship