Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Advancing Specialized Skills for Economic Transformation (ASSET)
Agreement Number:
5007060613 P000602001
Agreement Value:
$11,459,268.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 26, 2014 - Mar 31, 2019
Description:
This project aims to promote economic growth in Sri Lanka by supporting equitable employment in expanding trades sectors for young women and men in Northern, North Western, Eastern and Southern provinces. In collaboration with the Sri Lankan Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training, the project works with public and private sector skills training providers who engage with relevant businesses in the four selected trades (hospitality, communications technology, construction, and automotive repair) to develop and provide training that reflects the needs of the job market, and to identify and fill job placements. The project also implements a social marketing campaign with the Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training to attract students to high-demand trades.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected intermediate outcomes for this project include: (1) improved linkages amongst government, training institutions and businesses to increase the relevance of the training to the market; (2) better skills training available for job seekers in high-demand sectors (hospitality, communications technology, construction, automotive/mechanical); and (3) increased acceptance of careers in trades and of women entering the trades market.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1Y 4M8
Reference Number:
064-2020-2021-Q3-00437
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119304848
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2018-2019 2nd Quarter report: Change to header text
Amendment Date
Aug 16, 2018
Recipient's Legal Name:
WUSC - World University Service of Canada
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35075
Program:
International Development Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.
Amendments: