Application Application – Cohort 2 Application form for publicly-funded libraries and organizations supporting publicly-funded libraries in Canada to apply for Youth Interns in the DS4Y program. Name of Organization*Legal name of organization. Must be legally incorporated – proof may be required.Name Contact First Name Contact Last Name Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNorthwest TerritoriesNova ScotiaNunavutOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanYukon Province Postal Code Telephone*Website Email Type of Organization*At this time the Ontario Library Association is mandated by their contract with ISED to only work with publicly-funded libraries in Canada or organizations that support those libraries. We are a publicly-funded library We are an organization that supports publicly-funded libraries Library Type* public school college university health government other organization that supports libraries Tell us about your organization*Number of employees at your organization*Please enter a number from 0 to 1000.Number of employees at the branch/location the Youth Intern will be working at*Please enter a number from 0 to 1000.Position Title*Youth interns participating in a DS4Y internship will assume a variety of roles to improve their employability but their responsibilities must include digital-related activities, for example: Web design and web development; Coding and App development; IT tech support/help desk; Hardware repair/refurbishment; Social media tools, strategies, and content; and Data processing and management.Digital activities the Youth Intern will be involved with*Job Description*Work Plan*Provide an month-by-month or week-by-week outline of the Youth InternshipOn-Site Training Plan*Training provided on-site, include both initial training and on-going training for the planned digital activities the Youth Intern will be involved with.Organizations will offer guidance, support, and encouragement to help interns be better informed and supported in making the transition to the career-oriented employment. Mentorship activities can include, but are not limited to: Advising on career advancement and opportunities related to their profession; Advising on developing specific skills needed for career; Helping interns establish a network of contacts; Assisting & developing skills for seeking a job, interviewing, and career management.Mentorship Plan*Skills Learned*What soft (communications, entrepreneurship, strategic thinking, etc.) and digital skills will the participant develop during their internship? Intern Host Organizations must agree to the following basic conditions before an application can be submitted for adjudication.Hire a Youth who qualifies as a Career Focus Intern position.*Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the internship. Have recently (within two years prior to the start of their internship) completed post-secondary studies. Graduates of degree or diploma programs from universities, colleges, post-secondary schools of technology, postsecondary institutes and CEGEP. These may be either publicly or privately funded institutions. Legally entitled to work in Canada. Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status. Not in receipt of Employment Insurance during their internship. Self-assess as underemployed, meaning they are employed below their level of education and/or hold part-time employments. Yes No Hire a Youth Intern who has not previously participated in a YES Career Focus Internship.* Yes No An active email address for a supervisor to receive program information.* Yes No Assign a private email address for each Youth Intern for contact with the OLA.* Yes No Provide the Youth Interns with the necessary equipment, workspace, workplace-related training to fulfill their Internship duties and obligations.* Yes No All hours allocated will be fully utilized; if not, OLA will be notified no later than September 30, 2019.* Yes No Understand that any forms or reports submitted after the deadlines WILL result in your wage expenses not being reimbursed.* Yes No Provide the time needed for Youth Interns to complete the OLA Digital Skills Training Certificate.* Yes No Provide a meaningful work experience for the Youth Intern.* Yes No Help the Youth Intern to enhance their employability.* Yes No ExceptionsIf you have answered “no” to any of the above questions please provide an explanation for consideration.
