Canada is shifting from a jobs economy to a skills economy that requires a mobile and skilled workforce. It’s time to prepare for the jobs of tomorrow, today.
RBC Career Launch is more than a one-year paid internship. It gives you the chance to gain practical work experience and develop new skills that will help you build a foundation that will take you anywhere.
What's in it for you
Through the program you will:
Obtain professional development through targeted coaching
Work with a dedicated mentor
Expand your network
Receive resources to develop your skills
Gain insights to inform your career journey
Dates & Eligibility
Important dates
Application period: January 6, 2020 at 9 am to January 20, 2020 at 11:59 pm EST
Interview period: from January, 2020
In person panel assessments: February, 2020
Program start: March 18, 2020
Eligibility criteria
Aged 24 or under as of March 18, 2020
Graduated university or college by January 20, 2020. Legally entitled to work in Canada for the duration of the program (March 2020 - March 2021)
Not currently employed by RBC
Not the child of or under legal guardianship of an Executive or Managing director at RBC on the date you apply
Available to work in one of the participating cities: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montréal, Moncton, Halifax, Oakville, Burlington, Guelph, Hamilton, Kitchener, Waterloo, London, Oshawa, Whitby, Barrie, Kingston, Ottawa or St. John’s.
Able to attend an in-person panel interview in any one of the selected city you apply to, without any financial assistance from RBC in February 2020.
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RBC Launching Careers Playbook
An interactive, digital resource designed for young people, managers and HR teams in creating meaningful work experiences and enabling better transitions from school to work.
Career Launch provides a unique experience to bridge the transition from academics to employment. With a few years under our belt, we’ve witnessed how this experience helps young people take a big step forward in their career journey.
Canada is shifting from a jobs economy to a skills economy, and yet employers, educators and policy makers are not prepared. The Humans Wanted report gives some insight about the coming skills revolution and we can we do to prepare for the future of work.
The report Bridging the Gap brings together the perspectives of educators, employers and youth on the skills revolution. The report presents compelling ideas –big and small – from Canadians about how we can prepare for the future.
