Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Work Experience
Agreement Number:
YESP2021-1366-NW
Agreement Value:
$7,875.00
Agreement Date:
May 14, 2020 - Sep 4, 2020
Description:
The objective of the project is an organization that delivers greenhouse produce grown by Windset Farms directly from the farm to consumers’ homes. All items are packed at the farm, protected by recyclable packaging for extra food safety, and delivered 100% contact free. Windset Direct is a team of students whose summer internships and jobs were impacted by this pandemic. The intern will assist the Direct team that runs the whole delivery program. The will market the program via social media, flyers, referral programs, and etc., take orders via their Shopify website, pack at Windset Farms, and deliver the veggie boxes to consumers. The team members also answer consumer inquiries and add new features on the website.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
The intern will acquire career-related work experience.
Location:
Delta, British Columbia, CA V4K3N2
Reference Number:
235-2020-2021-Q2-00241
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
898469424
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
Funded under COVID-19 initiative
Recipient's Legal Name:
Windset Farms (Canada) Ltd.
Program:
Youth Employment and Skills Program
Program Purpose:
Youth Employment and Skills Program provides funding to organizations for the creation of agricultural internships that provide career-related work experiences to youth and youth facing barriers.
NAICS Code:
1114