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

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

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

• Ontario Global Edge Main Page
• March 2008 Ontario Budget

References

1. "Archived - 2014-17 Strategic Mandate Agreement: University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)". www.ontario.ca. Retrieved 2020-12-24.
2. "Archived - Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure Results-based Plan 2014-15". www.ontario.ca. Retrieved 2020-12-24.
3. FBIT students gain hands-on learning experiences in Hong Kong
4. "2008 Ontario Budget Growing A Stronger Ontario" (PDF).
5. Global Edge - Participating Schools