Ontario Global Edge Program
The Ontario Global Edge Program is an international competitive internship program[1] which allows postsecondary students aged 19 to 29 to gain international work experience.[2] It was created and funded by the Government of Ontario.
The program sends students to a variety of locations around the world, including Hong Kong and Germany.[3]
Overview[edit]
As part of the March 2008 Ontario Budget, the Global Edge program was announced with funding of $1.7 million over four years, to facilitate international work and learning opportunities for enterprising post-secondary students.[4]
Approved schools[edit]
Currently, nine schools are approved to offer the Global Edge program.[5]
- Carleton University
- Confederation College
- Fanshawe College
- George Brown College
- Seneca College
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology
- University of Ottawa
- University of Waterloo
- University of Western Ontario
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Archived - 2014-17 Strategic Mandate Agreement: University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)". www.ontario.ca. Retrieved 2020-12-24.
- ^ "Archived - Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure Results-based Plan 2014-15". www.ontario.ca. Retrieved 2020-12-24.
- ^ FBIT students gain hands-on learning experiences in Hong Kong
- ^ "2008 Ontario Budget Growing A Stronger Ontario" (PDF).
- ^ Global Edge - Participating Schools