Ontario Global Edge Program
The Ontario Global Edge Program is an international competitive internship program{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Archived - 2014-17 Strategic Mandate Agreement: University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)|url=https://www.ontario.ca/page/2014-17-strategic-mandate-agreement-university-ontario-institute-technology-uoit|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-24|website=www.ontario.ca}} which allows postsecondary students aged 19 to 29 to gain international work experience.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Archived - Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure Results-based Plan 2014-15|url=https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-economic-development-employment-and-infrastructure-results-based-plan-2014-15|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-24|website=www.ontario.ca}} 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.[http://news.uoit.ca/archives/2012/06/fbit-students-gain-hands-on-learning-experiences-in-hong-kong-.php FBIT students gain hands-on learning experiences in Hong Kong]
Overview
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.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=2008 Ontario Budget Growing A Stronger Ontario|url=http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/historical_documents_project/7-11/ONTARIO_2008_BUDGET.pdf|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}
Approved schools
Currently, nine schools are approved to offer the Global Edge program.[https://www.ontario.ca/business-and-economy/get-international-business-experience-students Global Edge - Participating Schools]
External links
- [https://news.ontario.ca/en/backgrounder/3139/the-ontario-global-edge-program Ontario Global Edge Main Page]
- [http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/historical_documents_project/7-11/ONTARIO_2008_BUDGET.pdf March 2008 Ontario Budget]
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