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1 The work may be paid or unpaid, full-time or part-time, which take place off-campus. 2  CPT is granted for a specific position, employer, and period.  You are not required to obtain work authorization to engage in bona fide (legitimate) volunteer activities or unpaid internships. However, if possible, we recommend that you apply for CPT if you are engaging in an unpaid internship. Please see our page on âVolunteering and Unpaid Internshipsâ for more information.
Unpaid work experience and unpaid internships that are not vocational placements are okay as long as the person isnât in an employment relationship. People in employment relationships are employees of a business and entitled to:1  a minimum wage.2  the National Employment Standards.npaid work experience and unpaid internships that are not vocational placements are okay as long as the person isnât in an employment relationship. People in employment relationships are employees of a business and entitled to: 1  a minimum wage. 2  the National Employment Standards.