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]

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
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