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Organization Step by Step Guide

STEP 1 – SIGN UP ORGANIZATION

STEP 2 – COMPLETE ORGANIZATION PROFILE

  • Once approved, complete organization profile.
  • At this point you may invite other staff to use your organization account. Invited staff will register with the site and receive their own log-in credentials, and will be able to post and manage internships.

STEP 3 – POST AN INTERNSHIP

  • Fill in position details for internship and submit for approval by the CNiP team.
  • Wait for approval. Your internship posting will either be approved or feedback will be provided.

STEP 4 – HANG IN THERE!

  • Give it a little time for the word to get around and the students can start applying. 

STEP 5 – REVIEW APPLICANTS

  • When signed in, click ‘Our Internships’ at the top of the page.
  • Click ‘View’ to see applicant profile including résumé.
  • Follow your organization’s selection process (eg. Interviews).

STEP 6 – HIRE AN INTERN

  • Click ‘Hire’ on your chosen intern.
  • Draft Letter of Agreement (include agreed upon deliverables). Submit agreement. Note: This has been pre-populated 
  • Student will be automatically prompted to accept the Letter of Agreement.
  • An intern is not hired, and an award is not reserved, until both parties have signed the Letter of Agreement.

STEP 7 – INTERNSHIP IN PROGRESS

  • Your internship is underway! We don’t need anything more from you until the end of internship.

STEP 8 – END OF INTERNSHIP

  • Sign in and click ‘Our Internships’ at the top of the page.
  • Click ‘Next Step’ next to the intern’s name. Click ‘Save and Continue’
  • Draft the End of Internship Declaration (pre-populated), click ‘Save and Continue’ and submit.
  • The intern still has forms to complete in order to receive their award, but your role is now complete. Thank you for participating in CNiP!

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