Black Youth Development Mentorship Program

Written By Lesley Dunn

Applications for the 2023 Summer Black Youth Development and Mentorship Program (BYDMP) are now open.

The 8 week, full time work program is open to all Grade 11 and 12 students in Nova Scotia who are of African descent.

Opportunities are across a number of departments in Government of Nova Scotia.

The website provides direct links to opportunities from the following government departments.

  • Communities, Culture, Tourism, & Heritage

  • Community Services

  • Communications Nova Scotia

  • Education and Early Childhood Development

  • Fisheries and Aquaculture

  • Health and Wellness

  • Natural Resources and Renewables

  • Office of Addictions and Mental Health

  • Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment

  • Public Works

  • Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services

To be considered for an opportunity with the BYDMP, you must:

  • Identify as African Nova Scotian and/or person of African Descent.

  • Be currently registered in Grade 11 or Grade 12 in Nova Scotia

  • Must be able to work full-time during the Summer Term (approximately 8 weeks, 35-37.5 hours a week depending on the position)

  • Have valid SIN and banking information to be provided at the time of hire

You can learn more about the program at the link below

https://jobs.novascotia.ca/lp/BYDMP/96981595408097cd/

Lesley Dunn
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