This webinar offers a clear overview of FedNor’s core programs, with a focus on how the Youth Intern stream helps organizations build capacity. Participants will learn how the program supports employers by funding recent graduates to lead community, digital, and economic development projects. The session highlights eligibility, funding details, and examples of successful youth‑driven initiatives across Northern Ontario.

About the Presenters

Heather McKeown has worked with FedNor for the past five years as a Program Delivery Officer. She began her career with FedNor in Kenora, Ontario where she lived and worked for two years before transferring to her current location in the Sault Ste. Marie office. Heather is excited to present FedNor programs across Ontario, supporting communities and businesses with knowledge and resources that she hopes will help support economic growth across the region. Her primary areas of interest include agriculture/agrifood and tourism, although she supports a variety of projects across priority sectors.  

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