Micro-Internship Program

2025 Micro-Internship Pillars

Renewable Energy | Green Architecture | Biofuels & Transportation

Enriched experiences to explore career pathways

Workplace readiness, skill development and meaningful connections with Black career mentors for African Nova Scotian students in grades 10, 11 and 12.

Happening March 10th – 13th, 2025

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Career Mentor

Representation matters

Support African Nova Scotian high school students with career exploration, and motivate the next generation of career professionals.

Micro-Internship Impact

of student participants agreed the program improved their abilities, knowledge, and skills

of student participants agreed the program provided a great amount of knowledge to help make informed career decisions

of participants plan to continue their relationship with Mentor

of student interns have never connected with mentors for career guidance prior to the program

Student Testimonials

"I learned everything that I was wishing to learn, I am very thankful to be given this opportunity and be able to say that I’m going out of it without any questions. I really liked getting to be with the people from the same community and getting lots of tours and information to take in."

"This experience was amazing. What I liked best was on Wednesday being able to spend the full day in Stewart Mckelvey, with all of the lawyers and mentors, and being given information and advice about my future. I wouldn’t change anything about this program even if I could."

“I loved how we went to so many different places that I probably wouldn’t have visited if I didn’t do this program. If I could change anything it would probably be doing more hands-on activities at each place.”

“I enjoyed how much information we were given about the specific career we were interested in! I feel a lot better about what I want to do in the future and I don’t feel as apprehensive.”

“I really liked that there was a light of focus on ourselves and our well being/mentality. It wasn’t just about what we wanted to do, and more about who we want to be.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Micro-Internships are short-term, skilled, paid work experiences. Through Micro-Internships, you can demonstrate your skills, explore career paths, and develop your professional network.

Yes! Participating in this program is a perfect way to build your resume and references.

The 2025 Micro-Internship is scheduled for March Break, from Monday March 10th through to Thursday March 13th.

Applications open in January. Applications are accepted through an online Google Form.

The program is open to students who:

African Nova Scotian
Be in grade 10, 11 or 12
Have interest exploring at least one of the program’s career pillars
Express enthusiasm to participate, and can commit to participating for the entire four days
Understand and can commit to the Student Expectations

Student Expectations:

Stay reliable & punctual to all meeting and workshop times
Students should be prepared to participate from 10am-4pm each day
Attendance is mandatory in all sessions
Students must complete pre and post program surveys as part of the program
Take initiative in learning, be engaged and ask questions
Be respectful of the journey of other student interns
Show up and in all aspects with good manner
Follow the program dress code

Students are provided with an additional stipend to ensure they have access to business casual attire for the program activities and events. Business casual attire = what students would wear to an interview.

The PREP Team can offer students taxi chits and bus passes to ensure they can get to and from every day.

You can reach out to PREP’s Programs & Partnerships Coordinator, Deundra Fraser deundra@theprepacademy.ca