Equipping Indigenous youth to be clean energy leaders.
The Generation Power program connects Indigenous youth with employers in the energy industry through work placements.
Through 3 to 12 month-long job opportunities, Indigenous youth will get hands-on experience in the growing clean energy economy in Canada and around the world, and learn about the diversity of career opportunities in the field.
Employers, which include project developers, non-profit organizations, communities, utilities and government, will gain an understanding of how Indigenous youth are integral to leading Canada’s energy future.
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Program Goals
Through completing the program, Indigenous youth participants will:
- Learn about clean energy concepts and the labour market;
- Develop leadership skills and confidence;
- Promote equity in clean energy workplaces;
- Help broaden, attract and boost the retention of Indigenous youth in the field;
- Provide culturally-centered professional development and be part of a support network of like-minded individuals.
Employers who participate in the program will:
- Develop the capacity to lead and contribute to more equitable and culturally-aware workplaces;
- Learn about the importance of Indigenous leadership in Canada’s energy future;
- Understand how to attract and retain Indigenous talent;
- Be part of a growing network of support with ICE’s community.
Commitments
For Youth Participants
Active engagement is at the center of the Generation Power Program. Participants must commit to a work placement for 3 to 12 months and be fully involved in all program activities. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to draw on the skills and knowledge they’ve gained to advance their own careers and lead in the clean energy movement.
For Employers
Active engagement is at the center of the Generation Power Program. Selected employers will need to commit to the program for a 3 to 12 month period. They should be open to sharing their skills, knowledge and experience, and be dedicated to championing a more sustainable, equitable future. Employers must be committed to reconciliation and be willing to develop a proactive Indigenous recruitment, training, and skills development plan.
Get Involved
Become a Youth Participant
To qualify, participants must:
- Self-identify as a First Nation, Inuit or Métis;
- Be between 18 and 30 years old;
- Be eligible to work in Canada.
- ICE can find an internship placement for the participant;
- The participant can start a new, full-time position with a clean energy employer that they secured.
Become an Employer
Help shape the clean energy economy and our shared future by welcoming a young Indigenous leader into your organization for a work placement. They will be a valuable team member while you assist them in their career development. Generation Power can support a wage subsidy for the position for up to 12 months.
To qualify:
- The position must be focused on clean energy;
- The candidate must be new to the role.
Participating Employers
Become a Mentor
Program Mentors are experienced Indigenous leaders and clean energy practitioners who possess deep familiarity with Indigenous culture, traditions, and values. Program Mentors will also support Generation Power youth before, during, and after the Generation Power Program.
Contributors and Collaborators
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