Title:
Development of the Northern Technician Program and the Northern Remediation Monitoring Program
Agreement Number:
2324-CN-000012
Agreement Value:
$1,050,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 16, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Establish the Northern Technician Program and the Northern Remediation Monitoring Program in the Northwest Territories. These programs aim to promote economic growth and environmental remediation in the NWT by fostering partnerships among government agencies, private businesses, and local communities. Collaboration is crucial for the project's success. The project prioritizes developing training and capacity-building programs for affected communities and workers, enabling them to engage in the remediation economy. The goal is to empower individuals, create jobs, and generate economic opportunities in the NWT.
Organization:
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Expected Results:
As a result of this project, Aurora College will develop a new program, select employers and participants, and launch a pilot program within the next three years. The main project milestones include program design and development, employer/participant recruitment, and pilot program delivery.
Location:
INUVIK, Northwest Territories, CA X0E 0T0
Reference Number:
0780-2023-2024-Qrt2-0000019
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
118790609
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Operating Name:
AURORA COLLEGE
Recipient's Legal Name:
AURORA COLLEGE
Federal Riding Name:
Northwest Territories
Federal Riding Number:
61001
Program Purpose:
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth) makes foundational investments in economic infrastructure, sector development and capacity building to help position Northerners in the territories to take advantage of Canada's innovation economy. The IDEANorth program focuses on four priority areas: economic growth and sector development; business scale-up, productivity and innovation; small-scale economic infrastructure development; and foundational economic infrastructure.