Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Work Experience
Agreement Number:
YESP2021-1564-NW
Agreement Value:
$10,500.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
The objective of the project is to provide the intern with experience developing capacity for in vitro production of embryos (IVP) in western Canada and providing this service to our producers. The intern will assist in a literature review of academic publications pertaining to reproductive physiology, early embryo development and embryo freezing-Involvement in collection of eggs and laboratory production of bovine embryos (including media preparation, physical handling, in vitro fertilization, embryo culture within laboratory, and cryopreservation of embryos). The intern will also learn about the understanding of the embryo transfer industry in Canada-Networking with producers, veterinarians, researchers, and industry members.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
The intern will acquire career-related work experience.
Location:
Freetown, Prince Edward Island, CA C0B1M0
Reference Number:
235-2020-2021-Q3-00419
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108102864
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Funded under COVID-19 initiative.
Amendment #1 changes the name of the recipient.
Amendment Date
Nov 26, 2020
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Calgary
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:
1152
Amendments: