Ontario Global Edge Program Explained

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Archived - 2014-17 Strategic Mandate Agreement: University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). 2020-12-24. www.ontario.ca.
2. Web site: Archived - Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure Results-based Plan 2014-15. 2020-12-24. www.ontario.ca.
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. Web site: 2008 Ontario Budget Growing A Stronger Ontario.
5. https://www.ontario.ca/business-and-economy/get-international-business-experience-students Global Edge - Participating Schools