SimplyCast, the Dartmouth-based multi-channel marketing company, has announced the launch of a paid internship program for high school students -- the only one of its kind in Canada.

The Next Star Employee champions the education and advancement of high school students while promoting the development of future leaders. Students with a passion for learning have the opportunity to build and strengthen their skills and have their ideas impact a successful real-world company.

The paid internship takes place over the summer months and gives students the opportunity to interact with professionals working in their area of interest.

SimplyCast has created this industry-led initiative in collaboration with Equals6, a social network for students, and Interview Rocket, an online interview site, to collect resumes and submissions. All three companies are committed to contributing to the local economy and developing young talent.

To learn more about the Next Star Employee program please visit this link.

“At SimplyCast we are committed to finding and developing new talent,” said Saeed El-Darahali, president and CEO of SimplyCast, in a statement. “There is no experience required, just passion. We have a thriving organization centred right here in Nova Scotia, and we want young people to realize they do not have to move far from home to have successful careers.”