Summer Internship
This isn’t just a summer program—it’s a high school-level internship that mirrors a real university co-op term in the IT industry. There are roles in technical and non-technical fields. All high school students are welcome to apply.
Thanks to the generous sponsorship from The Canadian Learning Trust, we’re proud to offer high school students an educational tech internship experience at no cost. Participants will receive hands-on training, expert mentorship, industry workshops and work on real-world IT projects—just like a professional development team. The program also features industry expert sessions and practical workshops, giving students a rare opportunity to learn directly from professionals and gain valuable insights into the tech world.
About the Internship
Intern at SIT Venture
What’s SIT Venture?
Just like flight simulators prepare future pilots by letting them train in a risk-free, realistic environment, SIT Venture is designed to simulate a university co-op workplace environment where students can take on real IT roles, work on real projects without the high stakes of the real world.
SIT Venture is a student-led simulated IT company, running and managing real IT projects in a simulated professional, company-like work environment. While guided by mentors and experts, our team of students gets hands-on exposure to various operations of a technology company, from executive roles, product owners, project management, coding, design, and testing, marketing, sales and more. At SIT Venture, students explore diverse tech fields, work on impactful projects, and build the skills they need for their future careers in technology.
SIT Venture Project: Revamping The Canadian Learning Trust Website
As part of SIT Venture’s hands-on internship program, students will be working on a real-world project to help a Canadian registered charity, The Canadian Learning Trust (https://canlearntrust.org/), revamp its existing website. The goal of this project is to modernize the site, enhancing its user experience and visual appeal while making it easier for visitors to navigate and access important resources. Students will collaborate in teams to address the client’s needs, from design to development, ensuring the website aligns with the mission of the Canadian Learning Trust. This project offers students valuable experience in a professional setting while contributing to a meaningful cause.
About The Canadian Learning Trust
Since 1999, the Canadian Learning Trust has championed the benefits of lifelong learning for Canadians. Our focus is on providing funding and support to minimize the financial barriers faced by Canadian learners through our Gifting of Learning Program. Through our virtual organization, we bring individuals from across Canada to stand up and be counted among those who celebrate lifelong learning and the benefits of a Learning Canada for all.
Internship Dates
The internship is remote.
Start Date: July 7, 2025
End Date: Aug 29, 2025
Mon to Fri – 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm EDT
Just like normal work, you can have 5 vacation days and stat holidays of your province.
Join the Real Development Team as Intern
At 10X Hub, students step into the shoes of a real development team. They’ll experience the day-to-day life of Product Managers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, UX Designers, Developers, QA Analysts, and more—working together to bring an actual project to life from start to finish.
It’s a deep dive into the world of professional IT, giving students early exposure to real tools, real teamwork, and real deadlines—just like they would experience in a university co-op or junior industry role.
They won’t just “learn tech”—they’ll live the IT experience:
- Collaborate in a structured, agile development team
- Attend expert-led workshops and industry speaker sessions
- Gain experience with professional tools and workflows
- Build a portfolio-ready project that makes a difference
- Explore what IT careers actually look and feel like
This is for students who are serious about their future. It’s more than coding—it’s about understanding the ecosystem of modern tech teams and discovering where they might belong in it.
Think of it as a career exploration + internship + skill-builder—all in one transformative summer.
Admission & Selection Process
This is a selective internship program that simulates a real-world tech co-op placement. Students will join a development team and work together to redesign and rebuild the website for our sponsor – The Canadian Learning Trust.
Thanks to generous sponsorship from The Canadian Learning Trust, this high-impact program is completely free to selected participants.
Prerequisites
- High school students
- All applicants must submit a resume
- Applicants should submit a cover letter.
- Students will be required to attend a short interview
- We’re looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and committed students—those who are curious about tech and open to working in a virtual team-based setting
Students will work collaboratively to redesign and rebuild the entire website for The Canadian Learning Trust. Students will learn product management, project management, professional tools and agile team practices along the way.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong willingness to learn
- Communication and collaboration skills
- Reliability and accountability
- Interest in exploring real-world IT roles (not just coding!)
Available Roles Include
- Product Manager
- Project Manager
- Business Analyst
- UX/UI Designer
- Developer
- Tester/QA Analyst
Limited Spots Available
We will accept only 5 to 10 students this summer to ensure high-quality mentorship and meaningful participation for each student. Participants must be available for Monday to Friday daily virtual team meetings (minimum 2 hours per business day).
💡 Participation is free, but students must be selected through our interview process to join the team.
Application Deadline
Application Deadline is May 31, 2025 or if all positions are filled whichever is earlier.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will be conducted as they come in. Once a candidate meets our criteria, they’ll be placed into a role on the project. That means the earlier you apply, the better your chances—just like in the real world!
All interviews will be carried out on zoom.
Avaliable Roles
🧭 Product Manager
Who Should Apply: Students who are creative thinkers, love understanding user needs, and are passionate about building meaningful solutions for the business users.
What You’ll Do: Define the vision of the project, prioritize features, and ensure the end product delivers value to users. Coordinate with the business users to ensure the overall project meets. Liaise between stakeholders and team. Prepare presentations for clients and provide project oversight.
Skills/Pre-reqs: Strong organizational and strategic thinking skills. Ability to communicate clearly and coordinate across teams. Experience with project management tools is a plus. No coding needed.
Available Positions: 1 to 2
🎨 UX/UI Designer
Who Should Apply: Students with a flair for creativity and an eye for design who want to make websites beautiful and user-friendly.
What You’ll Do: Create wireframes, mockups, graphics, design user-friendly and accessible user interfaces. Coordinate with business users to ensure the UX is aligned with business. Work with the team to ensure a smooth user experience.
Skills/Pre-reqs: Basic design skills (Canva, etc.), Basic AI Graphic Skills (e.g. MidJourney or equivalent tools) understanding of layout, color, and user flow. No coding needed.
Available Positions: 1 to 2
📅 Project Manager
Who Should Apply: Organized students who enjoy planning, coordinating, and making sure everything runs smoothly.
What You’ll Do: Lead team meetings, manage timelines, assign tasks, and ensure deadlines are met.
Skills/Pre-reqs: Leadership, time management, clear communication. No coding required. Google Docs/Sheets experience is helpful.
Available Positions: 1 to 2
💻 Developer
Who Should Apply: Students who enjoy building real web applications.
What You’ll Do: Create a website in WordPress with other components such as blog, shopping cart, forms, etc. Actual deployment to live site.
Skills/Pre-reqs: Experience with WordPress, Basic coding concept. Curiosity and willingness to learn are essential.
Available Positions: 2 to 3
🔍 Business Analyst
Who Should Apply: Analytical minds who like asking “why” and figuring out how things work.
What You’ll Do: Gather requirements from businesses, create documentation, and help the team understand what the client really needs.
Skills/Pre-reqs: Good at writing and organizing ideas. Comfortable talking with people. Some interest in tech is helpful but not required. No coding needed.
Available Positions: 1 to 2
🧪 Tester / QA Analyst
Who Should Apply: Detail-oriented students who love catching mistakes and ensuring things work as they should.
What You’ll Do: Create test cases, test the website’s features, find bugs, report issues, and make sure everything runs smoothly before launch.
Skills/Pre-reqs: Patience, strong observational skills, and an organized approach. Some familiarity with websites is helpful.
Available Positions: 1 to 2
Information Sessions
Attend an Information Session: Learn About SIT Venture Internship
To help you fully understand what the internship offers, we’re hosting a series of live information sessions.
These sessions are your chance to:
- Learn how SIT Venture works and what makes it different from traditional camps
- Understand the various roles available (like Developer, Product Manager, UX Designer, and more)
- Hear how students will work on a real project for a real nonprofit client
- Get details about the application and interview process
- Ask your questions directly to the 10X Hub team
Whether you’re a parent exploring the best summer opportunity for your teen, or a student eager to build real skills—join the information session to see if this internship is right for you.