Following a successful inaugural cohort in 2017, Interactive Ontario will once again offer its ipprenticeship program in 2018. The program provides week-long paid placements at leading IDM studios for emerging interactive digital media (IDM) professionals who are currently underrepresented in the industry. If you’re looking to start a career in video games, virtual/augmented reality, eLearning or other forms of interactive media, this program is for you!
This year, the program will expand to include four positions in Toronto and one in Ottawa. The host companies for 2018 are Ubisoft Toronto, Groupe Média TFO in Toronto, and Magmic in Ottawa. Applications are now being accepted from those who self-identify as a member of the following groups:
- Black Youth – 3 positions; 1 each at Groupe Média TFO, Ubisoft Toronto, and Magmic
- Women in Games – 1 position at Ubisoft Toronto
- Francophone Women in Digital Educational Media – 1 position at Groupe Média TFO
Program participants receive:
- A week spent on site at the company with job shadowing, meetings, workshops and networking
- A $1000 honorarium upon completion of the program
- A pass to the iVentures conference
- A networking dinner with fellow participants and industry contacts
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 15TH, 2018