The Alberta-Saxony Internship Program supports Alberta, Canada and Saxony, Germany interests by focusing on young leaders involved in research, technology and business practices in the areas of Health, Energy, Environment, and Economic development. 2010 marked its inaugural year.

The Program is an opportunity for Albertan students to work in Saxony and for Saxon students to work in Alberta. It is a paid internship where students are able to gain practical work experience while living in each others regions.

Placements are with corporations, not-for-profit agencies, universities, and small businesses in the areas of health, energy, environment, and economic development.

Alberta students enrolled full-time in the following institutions may be eligible:

• University of Alberta
• University of Calgary
• University of Lethbridge
• Grant MacEwan University
• Concordia University of Alberta
• NAIT
• SAIT