Intern program deadline extended – Oct 16

AWNA Member Newspapers interested in hiring an intern through the program?

There’s still time, as the deadline has been extended
October 16 deadline for members to apply.

Newspapers chosen by lottery to participate in the internship program will select their own intern(s) from candidate application profiles supplied to them by the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association in conjunction with the C.A. MacLean Foundation committee. A candidate must be identified before funds will be approved for the summer program.

As a newspaper that has hosted an intern for the past two summers, applying for the program was a no brainer. I encourage all AWNA members to apply. ~  George Blais, Publisher, Westlock News

Participating newspapers must agree to pay the intern $20 per hour (based on a 35 hour work week) for a 10-week period, which will be split 50/50 with program funding. Newspapers are also required to pay all appropriate employment and payroll taxes. Newspapers must also agree to reimburse interns for all business travel or other related expenses

The first-ever AWNA Internship Program was a huge success. The process with the AWNA was smooth and the student was a nice fit for our paper. Our intern elevated his work experience, while providing vacation relief for our staff. We look forward to taking part in the program in the future. ~ Mario Prusina, Publisher, Strathmore Times

Here’s a PDF brochure that has the info specifically for our members

And here’s the link to the online application form for members