Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

15711401

Agreement Value:

$518,023.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

The objective of the OF is to assist persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain and keep employment or become self-employed, thereby increasing their economic participation and independence.

Organization:

Employment and Social Development Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of the OF are:
• Persons with disabilities participate in skills enhancement activities;
• Persons with disabilities have tools, skills and information to obtain employment;
• Persons with disabilities are employed or self-employed; and
• Employers, stakeholders and persons with disabilities are aware of OF;
• Persons with disabilities are financially self-reliant;
• Persons with disabilities have entered labour market to their fullest potential;
• Persons with disabilities are accessing employment opportunities;
• Employment opportunities are available to persons with disabilities; and
• Persons with disabilities are integrated into labour market.

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6G1K4

Reference Number:

141-2018-2019-Q4-02224

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

108102831RP0003

Recipient Type:

Government

Amendment Date

Jul 12, 2021

Recipient's Legal Name:

The University of Alberta

Program:

Opportunities Fund - Project

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities (OFPD) is to help persons with disabilities obtain valuable skills, tools, information and work experience to facilitate their transition to the labour market and to strengthen their labour market attachment.

Amendments:

See Amendments