CCCO shares information about foundations or government programs that support human resources practises and career development in the cultural sector.
- Cultural Human Resources Council
Cultural Human Resources Council Cultural organizations can apply to Youth Internship Program to create intern positions for post-secondary graduates up to age 30. - Ontario Arts Council
has a new program to support professional development for Ontario-based Aboriginal arts professionals and arts professionals of colour. Training, mentoring and apprenticing opportunities are all eligible. - Ontario Arts Council
Ontario-based professional artists can apply to Ontario Arts Council's Chalmers Professional Development Grants for opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills in formal or informal settings. Workshops, short courses, seminars and apprenticeships are all possible. - Ontario Internship Program
is a government initiative to help recent college and university graduates get hands-on professional experience for a potential career in the Ontario Public Service. Two-year paid internships can focus on areas such as Communications, Policy Development and Human Resources. For more information visit the website or call 1-888-JOB-GROW or email opsintern@mgs.gov.on.ca. - Metcalf Foundation
offers opportunities to Ontario-based performing arts organizations to apply on behalf of their senior professional artists and administrators for professional development and renewal projects. - Metcalf Foundation
supports the creation of internships for performing artists and production staff in the early stages of their careers. Professional performing arts organizations in Ontario apply with the individual intern already identified for the proposal. Internships can vary from 8 weeks to 12 months. - Human Resources and Social Development Canada
provides Career Focus funding for employers to help post-secondary graduates obtain career-related work opportunities in Canada. To order a Career Focus fact sheet call 1 800 935-5555 (catalogue#Y-303-03-03) or check
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