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Ontario Global Edge Program


The Ontario Global Edge Program is an international competitive internship program which allows postsecondary students aged 19 to 29 to gain international work experience. 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.

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.

Approved schools

Currently, nine schools are approved to offer the Global Edge program.

  • 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

References

References

  1. "Archived - 2014-17 Strategic Mandate Agreement: University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)".
  2. "Archived - Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure Results-based Plan 2014-15".
  3. [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]
  4. "2008 Ontario Budget Growing A Stronger Ontario".
  5. [https://www.ontario.ca/business-and-economy/get-international-business-experience-students Global Edge - Participating Schools]
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