Internship Program

For students interested in leveraging the private sector model to drive social and environmental change

Interns complete a 14-week work experience at a high-potential, impact-focused enterprise in the Good & Well portfolio. Over the same period, they pursue a robust curriculum focused on personal and professional development and have opportunities to connect with like-minded peers. Interns come from a range of academic disciplines and take on a variety of internship roles – from impact investing to software development to fashion design.

Core Curriculum Pillars

  • Interns build knowledge and connections for a meaningful career.

    • Workshops - Interns engage with industry professionals on topics such as impact investing, entrepreneurship and effective leadership in the impact sector.

    • Career building - Good & Well facilitates sessions on recruitment-related topics such as interview skills and careers in the social impact sector.

    • Mentorship - Interns are matched with social impact professionals to learn about diverse career paths and experiences in the sector.

  • Interns gain tools to help them grow personally and lead with humanity.

    • Leadership retreat - Interns participate in a three-day off-site gathering focused on leadership development and community building.

    • Well-being and resilience - Interns explore a range of well-being practices.

  • Interns build relationships with like-minded peers by connecting with their cohort and the wider Good & Well community through events and excursions.

Meet Internship Alumni

Helena Teng

Intern at Good & Well, 2024

“ The G&W internship program stands out for its emphasis on leadership & resilience and lifelong community in addition to professional development. Learning alongside a diverse cohort of academic backgrounds, geographies, and age enables enriched discussions and valuable perspectives. The program also has a valuable network of professionals, mentors, and alumni across industries and backgrounds who are always open to connecting and offering guidance and opportunities beyond the internship itself. What truly sets the program apart is the focus on leadership & resilience. I’ve gained many practical skills and knowledge that I plan to carry with me into my personal and professional life."

NEXT STEP: Masters of Science in Sustainability Management at the University of Toronto 

Rohan Noronha

Intern at Mama Earth (previously Fresh City Farms), 2020

" Participating in the program changed my view on social enterprise and [the] social entrepreneurship ecosystem. The previous narrative, I had picked up through formal education was that these kinds of impact-forward business models were niche and supported largely by concessionary capital. However, after interacting with the G&W Portfolio companies through lunch & learns, I learned that social enterprises also come in different shapes and sizes and have the enormous potential to be scalable."

NEXT STEP: Investment Analyst at Boann Social Impact (wholesaler of the Canadian Government’s Social Finance Fund)

Catherine Goncalves

Intern at Lucky Iron Life, 2019

“ The Good & Well Internship Program was by far one the best things that happened to my professional career. Not only did it affirm my decision to work in the social enterprise space, but it exposed me to different areas of business impact and allowed me to learn far more than any textbook could teach.[…] I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to get to know so many individuals who share my interest in business sustainability and have been exposed to so many leaders in their industries. I would absolutely recommend the Good & Well Internship Program to anyone interested in getting a hands-on internship experience, while also having the chance to learn from the incredible events, speakers, lunch and learns and workshops made available.”

NEXT STEP: Founder - Kefi Digital Media, Inc.

Applications will open:

DECEMBER 2025

Details

Second-year undergraduate students and above from any academic discipline

ELIGIBILITY

DATES

May to August

LOCATION

Toronto, Canada

Frequently asked questions

  • No, we welcome students who do not have prior internship experience.

  • Yes, you must be able to commit to the whole term including the 3-day outdoor retreat and weekly sessions in Toronto.

  • Yes, you may apply for up to 3 positions that interest you.

  • No, due to the competitive nature of our program, we aim to offer the experience to new students each year.

  • We look for high-potential candidates that share our values of humanity (empathy, humility, respect) in addition to a strong sense of leadership, communication, and entrepreneurial drive.

    • Applications are released mid-December to mid-January.

    • First-round interviews are conducted late January to early February.

    • Second-round interviews are conducted in late February.

    • Some companies conduct a third-round interview in late February.

    • Offers are released in early March.

    • The G&W internship program curriculum has the following pillars: professional development, leadership & resilience, and lifelong community.

    • The professional development pillar is realized through work within a G&W portfolio company, the G&W mentorship program, career panels, entrepreneurship sessions, and impact investing sessions.

    • The leadership & resilience pillar is realized through retreat sessions focusing on identifying your leadership strengths and developing your leadership potential, as well as activities to deepen self-awareness, the mind-body connection and emotional intelligence.

    • The lifelong community pillar is realized through biweekly intern cohort socials, our retreat, and our alumni programming, including communications and events post-internship.

  • Some positions are open to international students. Please see each job description for eligibility criteria.

  • No, due to the competitive nature of our program, we will only review the applications of candidates that meet all the eligibility requirements

  • Due to the competitive nature of our program, we discourage students from reaching out to team members. Instead, we urge students to attend our virtual information sessions.