We have just been made aware of an opportunity that may be of benefit to some of our members.
The ipprenticeship Program is a week-long paid placement for Black youth (18 to 25) and women looking to build a career in the interactive digital media (IDM) industry in Toronto and Ottawa. If you’re looking to start a career in eLearning, virtual/augmented reality, video games or other forms of interactive media, this program is for you! You can apply for a chance at a week-long paid placement at Ubisoft Toronto, CBC, Uken Games, or Kindly Beast.
Applications are now being accepted from those who self-identify as a member of the following groups:
- Black youth in digital content creation with the CBC Digital Programming team at the public broadcaster’s offices in Toronto (apply here)
- Black Youth in Games at Ubisoft Toronto (apply here)
- Black youth in the video game industry at Uken Games in Toronto (apply here)
- Women in Games at Ubisoft Toronto (apply here)
- Black youth in video game programming/software development at Kindly Beast in Ottawa (apply here)
For more information and to apply, visit https://interactiveontario.com/programs/ipprenticeship-program/
Application deadline Sunday, June 16th.