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Services to Find an Internship or Job Shadowing Experience

Interning and job shadowing in a real work environment allows you to acquire practical knowledge about a trade or occupation. This is also a chance to find out whether you have made the right choice.

Job shadowing

Job shadowing usually lasts for a few days. It gives you a chance to observe jobs that are of interest to you so that you can get to know the work environment and conditions. Job shadowing is also an opportunity to find out if you have the skills required for the job.  

Internships

Interning is an opportunity for you to perform certain tasks in a work environment related to your interests, for a maximum duration of four weeks.

This is a chance to make sure that your career choice lives up to your expectations and to demonstrate your skills to a potential employer.

Financial assistance

Under certain conditions, you could be reimbursed for some of your costs, such as daycare or transportation costs, to support you while you are interning or job shadowing. Contact your Services Québec office.

Participate in an internship or job shadowing

You must contact the employment assistance staff at a Services Québec office by completing the online application form below.

A staff member will assess your needs and propose a job shadowing or internship experience based on your interests. You can also get help for your job search and training process.

If you are already participating in an employment assistance or social solidarity program, contact the person in charge of your file.

Request Information and Employment Assistance Services

There are different ways to request more information about employment programs, get assistance and check your eligibility.

Online

To submit a request online, sign in or log in to My Account — Employment Assistance — Social Assistance. This account allows you to submit your documents more easily and to receive government communications online.

Access My Account

Other ways to submit a request 

See the various ways of applying for information and employment assistance services. You can also visit an employment assistance organization near you.

Last update: December 1, 2025

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