External Opportunities

Young Canada Works is a youth employment program funded through Canadian Heritage that creates short-term work opportunities in the heritage sector (museums, art galleries, libraries, archives etc.) for Canadian youth. Positions are posted to the YCW job board throughout the year: young-canada-works.canada.ca. Positions for 2025-2026 will start to be posted in Spring of 2025. Please follow the links below for more information.

Young Canada Works presentation (for youth)

YCW Infographic

The program in brief:

Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage:

• Work terms of 4-12 months
• For post-secondary graduates

Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations:

• Work terms of 6-16 weeks
• For current secondary and post-secondary students

*participants must be aged 30 or under and be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have refugee status to be eligible

 Any questions can be sent to ycw@museums.ca

Check the FAQ page to see how it works and if you are eligible to participate

Browse opportunities here

Display Opportunity for Local Artists! Located in the heart of Downtown Lethbridge, The Port provides a venue for local artists to share their work in a creative, collaborative, shared work space. This is a great opportunity to get some exposure and make connections with the Lethbridge business community. We take no commission if someone wants to purchase. We're all about supporting local and making connections. Check out theportyql.com, and call 403-894-3150 or email info@theportyql.com for more info on the space or to contact us.

The LA Music Industry Summer Academy is currently accepting students for its 2024 season. We are only accepting 20 students and priority is given to students who apply early. Our past editions were extremely successful, and I invite you to visit our website to see testimonials, photos, and videos.

Participants will:

• Work in Paramount Recording Studios located in Hollywood with live musicians
• Learn Engineering, Production, Management, Songwriting, and Film Scoring
• Study with grammy nominated professional faculty who have careers working in LA such as Ariel Chobaz

Be considered for professional part/full-time internships in LA and its various studios

​Scholarships are available and all applicants are encouraged to apply for a scholarship. More information regarding scholarships can be found on www.lamusicindustry.com

Scholarships are available in excess of $1000 per participant.  Additional scholarship is available should you decide to become a member of the Society of Performance and Visual Arts.  www.thespva.org

​Are you teaching private music lessons or interested in becoming a private studio teacher? Why not consider joining ARMTA, the Alberta Registered Music Teachers’ Association?
We are a professional organization of private studio music teachers of all disciplines and instruments. Our aim is to promote excellence in teaching and provide support and learning opportunities for both students and teachers.  Those who have completed a Bachelor of Music or an ARCT with a recognized examining board are welcome to become members. Teachers with a minimum level 9 certification may join as affiliate members.  Benefits include professional development, regular student recitals, student awards, advertising, liability insurance and opportunities to share with and gather information from other teachers in a supportive environment. Teachers of all instruments or voice are invited to join!

Email Christine Rogers at c4rogers@telus.net, or visit the following links for more information:

• Lethbridge Registered Music Teacher Association Membership
• Alberta Registered Music Teacher Association Membership