The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) supports northern post-secondary students in their pursuit of a higher education by offering summer employment opportunities across its departments and agencies. Under this program, students gain valuable work experience to enhance their employment prospects upon graduation.

Northern post-secondary school students receive a higher priority over non-student applicants for casual opportunities between April 15 and August 15.

To be eligible for the program, a Summer Student must be a current resident of the Northwest Territories and meet ONE of the following criteria:

• They are being accepted to attend full-time post-secondary studies at the start of the upcoming fall or winter semester; OR
• They are completing a semester of full-time studies at a post-secondary institution within the four months prior to applying under this program.

The applicant must also fall within on...